Ethical, Legal and Spiritual Issues in Palliative Care

Examine a variety of ethical, moral, legal and spiritual issues related to the terminal stages of life. Topics include ethics and guides to decision-making; issues and implications of legal right of clients, family, caregivers and institutions. Address the meaning of spirituality, spiritual/religious need and support to clients, families and significant others within a multicultural context. In addition, examine personal values in relation to spiritual and philosophical issues.