Discussion: Life-threatening illness.

Discussion: Life-threatening illness.
Discussion: Life-threatening illness.
Write a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each
question. This assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word
document.
Define negotiation as it applies to patient education.
Explain how the change in the patient’s status through the years
has affected patient education.
List the pros and cons of negotiation.
Describe the general conditions that would be included in a
patient contract.
Discuss old age and the baby boomer.
List several generational, religious, and cultural differences
between the 30-year-old health care professional and the elderly
patient.
Explain some of the barriers to patient education of the elderly
and discuss their special needs.
List ways to best approach patient education of the elderly.
Discuss some cultural and religious beliefs about death that you
have encountered.
Explain why it is important to discuss death and dying with the
elderly patient and what the impact is on all involved.
Explain how to teach a patient with a life-threatening illness.