Concept Of A Synthesis, Analytical Paper Assessment

Aim of Assessment

The purpose of this analytical paper is to enable students to gain an understanding of the concept of a synthesis of this approach with evidence about its application in policy and practice. palliative approach in residential aged care at a national and international level and to demonstrate.
On successful completion of this assessment task students will have met the following learning outcomes:

1. critique models of health service delivery for older people, including models of wellness, user-pays, case management, and active ageing (WHO);
2. demonstrate an understanding of contemporary aged care issues from political, philosophical, legal and ethical positions; 
3. critically discuss strategies for reform in the delivery of aged care services that take into account all stakeholders.

Details
In this assessment task you are required to write an essay on the following topic:

• Discuss the concept of a 'palliative approach' to end of life care in residential aged care and critique how this approach may be implemented in practice for older people living in residential aged care.
• In your discussion you should consider policies around advanced care directives and funding models for residential aged care.

Points to consider:
In this paper you should include:

• A discussion of what a palliative approach is and what systems exist to promote a palliative approach in residential aged care at a national and international level.
• A discussion and critique of the issues in providing palliative care in residential aged care. This should also include discussion of the way aged services are funded and how this impacts palliative care in aged care.

This assessment requires you to:

• Write an essay incorporating an introduction, body and conclusion (subheadings may assist with the structure of this longer essay).
• Define the term 'palliative approach' and 'end of life care' using contemporary literature
• Discuss advanced care directives particularly from an ethical perspective
• consider how a palliative approach to end of life care may affect funding of residential care facilities
• Critique these approaches and concepts with reference to the literature.