The Value of Community-Based Palliative Care Programs

Summary: This module is designed to help health center staff prepare to effectively respond to the palliative needs of older patients with a serious illness.

After completing this module, participants should be able to : 

• Identify the focus areas of palliative care interventions that align with the work of health centers
• Utilize a functional history to identify palliative care needs, including those of an informal caregiver
• Apply strategies to harness community resources to help address evolving palliative care need

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