Palliative Curriculum Re-imagined: A Critical Evaluation of the UK Palliative Medicine Syllabus. (27th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abel, Julian; Kellehear, Allan
• Is Part Of: Palliative care. Volume 11(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-05-27
• Subjects: Palliative medicine -- syllabus -- curriculum -- training -- public health -- United Kingdom; Palliative treatment -- Periodicals; Terminal care -- Periodicals; Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Palliative treatment; Terminal care; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.029
• DOI: 10.1177/1178224218780375
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1178-2242

Abstract

The UK Palliative Medicine Syllabus is critically evaluated to assess its relationship and relevance to contemporary palliative care policy and direction. Three criteria are employed for this review: (1) relevance to non-cancer dying, ageing, caregivers, and bereaved populations; (2) uptake and adoption of well-being models of public health alongside traditional illness and disease models of clinical understanding; and (3) uptake and integration of public health insights and methodologies for social support. We conclude that the current syllabus falls dramatically short on all 3 criteria. Suggestions are made for future consultation and revision.