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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Palliative care communication
Objectives:
To summarize the challenges of teaching, practicing, and learning palliative care communication and offer resources for improving skills and educating others.
Data Sources:
A theoretically grounded, evidence-based communication curriculum called COMFORT (Communication, Orientation and opportunity, Mindful presence, Family, Openings, Relating, and Team).
Conclusion:
The COMFORT curriculum is available for free through a Web site, a smartphone/iPad application, and online for continuing education units.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
The COMFORT curriculum provides resources to support the expansion and inclusion of palliative care practice not only in oncology, but also in a wide variety of disease contexts.
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