Abstract:Although death is a universal experience, many avoid discussing or learning more about the topic (Mak, 2011). However, healthcare professionals are expected to be knowledgeable, resourceful, and professional within their scopes of practice, but oftentimes avoid end of life topics (Ramvi & Gripsrud, 2017). Students also report concerns when working with clients at the end of life expressing fear of how they will handle an encounter with a dying client (Ek et al., 2014). Therefore, professionals need didactic an… Show more
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