Learning outcome
After completing this aspect of the focus topic, students will be able to demonstrate enhanced capability in communicating with and delivering family-centred care to Australian Indigenous peoples affected by life-limiting illness.
Estimated completion time: 30-60 mins
Review suggestions
- Before starting this section, you might find it helpful to review the principles of palliative care that are covered in PCC4U Module 1: Section 2 – Caring for people with life-limiting illness.
- You may also find it helpful to review the key points provided in PCC4U Module 1: Activity 4
Case Scenario: Torres Strait Islander Focus
The PCC4U resource Interprofessional Learning Case Scenario 2: Mr Alen Mills is available to support student learning regarding providing palliative care in the Torres Strait. The resource provides case scenario information for Mr Alen Mills and his family relating to their experiences of living with deteriorating health as a result of end-stage kidney disease. Alen is a 52-year-old man from Mabuiag Island / Gumu in the Torres Strait.