Title:

Assessment

Description:

Assessment is a prerequisite to providing high quality care.

In the context of end-of-life care, assessment needs to be comprehensive and holistic, yet efficient and thoughtfully targeted, mindful of the patient’s limited energy and stamina.

Its potential to exhaust patients must be taken into account, so assessments must be conducted purposefully, not just to tick the boxes or complete a full set of documentation.

The process of assessment itself may be a therapeutic encounter that should not be underestimated.

Hierarchy:

[Retired] End of Life Care for All (e-ELCA) Public Access > Assessment

Created:

12 Jan 2018

Updated:

4 Aug 2021