Counseling Patients at the End of Life

The purpose of this course is to provide physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and allied health professionals with the knowledge and strategies necessary to best assist patients to seek and receive optimal end-of-life care. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Define palliative and end-of-life care.

2. Outline the role of health and mental health professionals in end-of-life counseling.

3. Identify psychological concerns present at the end of life.

4. Discuss key components of end-of-life conversations.

5. Analyze mental health interventions that can be incorporated into end-of-life care and bereavement.

6. Describe practical, ethical, and legal issues that can arise in the provision of end-of-life care.

7. Examine the impact of culture and culturally competent care on end-of-life decisions and support.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.