The handbook is organized into three learning pathways, designed to fit the needs and workflow of PSWs. This structure allows learners to connect knowledge with real-world situations, helping them understand what to do, why it matters, and how to apply it across different care settings.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Care Journeys
Care Journey 1: Life with serious illness
Care Journey 2: Change in health and abilities
Care Journey 3: Changes in care plan or goals
Care Journey 4: More comfort and support needed
Care Journey 5: End-of-life approaching
Care Journey 6: After death and goodbyes
Care Journey 7: My return and recovery
Care Moments
Care Moment 1: Recognizing change
Care Moment 2: Managing change in illness
Care Moment 3: Providing comfort and symptom support
Care Moment 4: Supporting families and care partners
Care Moment 5: Caring during the final days and hours
Care Moment 6: Supporting grief and bereavement
Care Moment 7: Caring for self and team
Care Skills
Care Skill 1: Bringing a palliative approach to everyday care
Care Skill 2: Communicating with compassion and presence
Care Skill 3: Collaborating with the healthcare team
Care Skill 4: Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort
Care Skill 5: Supporting end-of-life and after-death care
Care Skill 6: Supporting grief, loss, and bereavement
Care Skill 7: Working professionally and caring for myself
Appendix: Advance Care Planning
Appendix: Evolution of Palliative Care Language