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• Discuss the concept and goals of palliative care, hospital and palliative care services in Singapore. 
  
• Discuss the management of pain.
  
• Explain the management of common distressing symptoms in terminal illness.
  
• Discuss health care professional's loss experiences in palliative care.
  
• Discuss the management of grief, loss and bereavement of patients and families as well as the loss experiences of health care professionals.
  
• Explain ethical end of life issues with respect to Do Not Resuscitate Orders and Hydration and Nutrition at the end of life.
  
• Discuss cultural and spiritual issues in palliative care.
• Discuss psychosocial and communication issues.
  
  

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