Resources

A list of session properties:
Authors Sarah Yardley, Jane Neerkin, Lorraine Noble
Module editor Richard Kitchen
Audience This session is aimed at carers, support staff and volunteers working in end-of-life care.

Learning Objectives

Having completed this session you will be able to:
  • explain the importance of developing listening skills
  • describe how body language might be interpreted by others
  • interpret body language of patients and relatives and how to react appropriately
  • identify and deal with difficult situations
  • identify what people need in particular situations

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