Palliative Care Module – Overview (IV Semester)

• Develop knowledge, skills, and a positive approach to quality palliative care in various settings.

Competencies (Learning Outcomes):

• Explain concept and importance of palliative care.
• Identify the need for palliative care in chronic illnesses.
• Apply effective communication techniques.
• Assess, manage, and evaluate pain and common symptoms.
• Provide comfort-focused nursing care.
• Perform essential palliative nursing procedures.
• Enhance patient Quality of Life.
• Support patient and family in home-based and terminal care.
• Follow ethical and legal principles in palliative care.

Learning Activities:

• Lectures & demonstrations
• Self-study / reading tasks
• Written assignments
• Skill & simulation lab practice

By bridging the academic rigor of Bombay Hospital with the specialized clinical environment of
Sukoon Nilaya, we are setting a new benchmark for nursing excellence and compassionate,
specialized care in Mumbai.