Case Scenario : what kinds of psychological, emotional, and spiritual support would you need if given a similar diagnosis?

Case Scenario : Ms. Vera Talsford located in Chapter 7 page 131

Questions:

• Have you considered the significance of your death?

• Do you believe in life after death?

• Where are you on the Cultural Competency Staircase when caring for patients who are terminally ill? How will you progress to the next level?

• How comfortable are you caring for this patient and discussing issues related to her and her family’s death and dying process?

• What cultural information about the patient will you need to obtain culturally sensitive care during the EOL?

• What kinds of psychological, emotional, and spiritual support would you need if given a similar diagnosis?