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Factors That Can Affect An Individual's Views On Death And Dying

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1 Outline the factors that can affect an individual’s views on death and dying
•Social
•Cultural
•Religious
•Spiritual
2 Outline the factors that can affect own views on death and dying
•Emotional
•Past experience
•Psychological
•Religious
•Social
•Spiritual

3 Outline how the factors relating to views on death and dying can impact on practice
Current and previous professional roles and responsibilities and past; boundaries limited by legal and ethical issues; professional codes of practice - internal and national; impact of management and leadership; input from other team members and workers. 4 Define how attitudes of others may influence an individual’s choices around death and dying different models of nursing care;
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3 Describe how you might respond to difficult questions from individuals and others straightforward language, clear information; careful use of medical terms and abbreviations; showing sensitivity and awareness of individual circumstances; referring to others for advice on appropriate response when question is outside of own area of expertise
4 Outline strategies to manage emotional responses from individuals and others professional approach; prepare for the interaction; request support from colleague if appropriate; allow plenty of time; recognise own responses; focussed on individual and others
5 Explain the importance of sharing appropriate information according to the principles and local policy on confidentiality and data protection know what information can be shared and with whom; confirm with senior staff if unsure; follow given guidelines.

Element - 4 Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others
1 Identify the range of support services and facilities available to an individual and others
•Pastoral services
•Other professionals
•Citizens advice
•Self-help

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