Yenepoya University Mangalore
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 2009
- Medicine
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Certificate Course in Palliative Care with Emphasis on Geriatric Care
Certificate Course in Palliative Care with Emphasis on Geriatric Care
Course
Palliative care is recognized as a specialty aimed at relieving suffering, improving quality of life and comfort care. Knowledge in palliative care and end of life care are essential components that is to be learned as a basic training during residency itself. Most of the patient's death in hospital setup occurs not because of an acute event but because of chronic illnesses.
Geriatrics and palliative care are distinct but overlapping medical Specialties. They are both highly multi- professional and interdisciplinary fields with patient and family-centered activities aimed at improving quality of life, personal capabilities and social participation.
Duration: 100 hours of contact programme over 4 modules
