Instructions to Learner: Write an argumentative essay for or against advanced care planning in palliative care Your essay must either support or not support advanced care planning Your essay will...

Instructions to Learner:
Write an argumentative essay for or against advanced care planning in palliative care
Your essay must either support or not support advanced care planning
Your essay will consider  the following elements and required skills and knowledge:
- Apply the principles of palliative care and the palliative approach

- Work with knowledge of pathophysiological changes associated with a life-limiting illness and an understanding of the needs of clients with such an illness

- Discuss with the client/family/carer the impact of life-limiting illness on their activities of daily living

- Use an understanding of the physiology of dying to support clients and family as they experience the dying process
- provide emotional support to client & family through effective communication
- provide a supportive environment to the client, family carer and those involved in end of life care.
- Reflect on any ethical issues or concerns and discuss with appropriate person if necessary