Information Package / Course Catalogue
Palliative Care
Course Code: EHB217
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is; To understand the philosophy and principles of palliative care, to determine the palliative care needs of the patient and his family, to know the role and responsibilities of the palliative care team and to care for the symptoms in the patients who need palliative care

Course Content

Plans and counsel the patient and the family at home care

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Murat ARI
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies problems that the patient and family may encounter in the home environment.
2.Assess the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the dying patient and their family.
3.Explains the purpose and basic principles of palliative care.
4.Defines methods of coping with diseases.
5.Analyzes ethical dilemmas that arise in patients near death.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Purpose, definition and principles of palliative care, palliative care situation in our country
Week 2 - Theoretical
Care of the patient with pain
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nausea - care of the patient who is vomiting
Week 4 - Theoretical
Delirium / Restlessness / Care of the patient with agitation problem
Week 5 - Theoretical
Care of the patient with constipation problem
Week 6 - Theoretical
Care of the patient with acid and edema
Week 7 - Theoretical
Care of patient with dyspnea
Week 8 - Theoretical
Spritual care of the patient / MİDTERM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Home care problems of palliative care patients
Week 10 - Theoretical
Communication with the patient and family, psychosocial problems of the patient
Week 11 - Theoretical
Care of the dying patient
Week 12 - Theoretical
Care of the mourning process and family
Week 13 - Theoretical
Legal and ethical issues in palliative care
Week 14 - Theoretical
Organization of Palliative Care in Cancer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026