ED106 Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care
Assessment 3: Audiovisual

Length: 1250 words

Weighting: 25%

The objective of this assessment is to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the content in Themes 3 by discussing legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks that influence palliative and end-of-life care practices in your state or territory (Queensland). This assessment aligns with the following outcomes:

f) critically reflect on values and attitudes in relation to the legal, ethical, and cultural issues associated with palliative care

Choose one (1) of the case studies presented in Appendix 1 of the unit outline and create a narrated PowerPoint presentation that discusses legal, ethical, and cultural issues related to your chosen case study. Your presentation should be a maximum of 10 minutes long and a maximum of 10 slides. The file size needs to be under 20MB. Your presentation should include the following:

1. An introduction that states the objective of the presentation and identifies your chosen case study and jurisdiction

2. An overview of legal, ethical, and cultural or spiritual issues presented in your chosen case study.

3. Legislation, legal requirements, and relevant acts or case law from your jurisdiction (Queensland) that enforce care provided related to the chosen case study.

4. Identifies ethical frameworks and practices standards that apply to your chosen case study and how these inform care.

5. Discuss how your identified resources would support the care you would provide in your chosen case study and the implications on clinical practice.

6. Conclude by summarising the key points discussed in the presentation.

7. A slide with references in APA 7th format for all sources used.

Case Scenario 3: End-of-Life Decision-Making

Kamala is an 80-year-old woman with end-stage heart failure post a myocardial infarction. She has been receiving acute care but has now been referred to your palliative team as she is approaching the terminal phase. She is unable to communicate her wishes clearly due to her deteriorating health. Unfortunately, Kamala has not had access to early palliative care and has not made an advanced care directive.

Kamala’s adult children Raj, Priya, and Amrita are divided over whether to continue life-sustaining treatment or transition to comfort-focused care. Raj, her oldest son, insists on pursuing all available medical interventions and hopes for recovery, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and transfer to intensive care. Raj has power of attorney. While this allows for financial decisions on Kamala’s behalf, it does not stipulate medical or lifestyle decisions. Raj argues he has had this conversation previously and states his mother wants all treatment done. Priya and Amrita believe their mother would prefer a peaceful and dignified death and argue that they do not believe their mother would request such a thing.

Assessment criteria

This assessment will be marked against E.3.12 ACN Marking Rubric for Audiovisual Assessment.