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Duration
Clinical Skills Centre
TBC
TBC
Course Overview
Providing a dignified, peaceful death is one of the most profound duties in medicine. The Care of the Dying Patient in Acute Settings module delivers a compassionate, practical guide to end-of-life care within fast-paced hospital environments. This course helps clinicians identify the physiological signs of approaching death, manage distressing symptoms, review treatment escalation plans, and maintain open, honest communication with grieving families.Why This Course Matters
In busy emergency departments and acute wards, care can sometimes become overly transactional. Recognising when a patient is entering the final stages of life allows you to shift from invasive, futile interventions to comfort-focused care, ensuring your patient’s final hours are marked by dignity and respect.A vital, career-shaping module for any healthcare professional operating within hospital settings:
Medical students, junior doctors, and nursing studentsNurses in A&E, acute medical units, surgical wards, and critical careHealthcare assistants and direct bedside support staffParamedics facing complex pre-hospital or transfer decisionsPalliative care, frailty teams, and clinical educators shaping end-of-life policiesFlexible E-learning: Self-paced remote learning with interactive cases and guided explanations.Face-to-Face Teaching: Classroom-based workshops with facilitated discussion, case application, and clinician-led teaching.
Symptom Management Systems: Master individual protocols for treating end-of-life pain, breathlessness, agitation, nausea, and respiratory secretions.Ethical & Legal Frameworks: Confidently navigate DNACPR status, treatment escalation plans (TEPs), and advance care planning.Holistic & Cultural Care: Incorporate diverse cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs into personalised care planning.By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Recognise clinical indicators of active dying and differentiate them from reversible deterioration.Communicate compassionately and transparently with families during sensitive clinical discussions.Coordinate care with specialist palliative teams to ensure seamless comfort-focused protocols.This course acknowledges the unique challenges of delivering end-of-life care in high-pressure acute environments where quick decisions are often necessary. It balances medical symptom control with deep emotional and ethical support, preparing you to advocate for your patient when it matters most.
