Improving End of Life Care in Africa
Watch the recorded sessions of Best Care for the Dying Person, APCA's 12-session education programme built on the International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person's 10 Key Principles and 10/40 Model. Study at your own pace, whenever suits you.
How to study
The sessions build on each other, so work through them in order.
Watch in order
Begin with Session 1, which sets out why care for the dying must improve and how to recognise dying.
Pause and reflect
After each session, think about how the principles apply to the patients and families you care for.
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New recordings are added here as each live session is delivered. Bookmark this page.
Recorded sessions
Free to watch, no sign-in needed.
Introduction to Best Care for the Dying Person
The global need to improve care for the dying person, and how to recognise that someone is dying.
Watch on YouTube →Introduction to the 10/40 Model
Presented by Dr Susie Wilkinson. An introduction to the 10/40 Model for Best Care for the Dying Person and how it connects to the 10 Key Principles.
Watch on YouTube →Communication with the Patient and Family
How to communicate honestly and compassionately with dying patients and their families, so their needs and wishes shape the care they receive.
Watch on YouTube →Understanding Patient and Family Wishes, Concerns, Faith, Beliefs and Values
A holistic approach to patient- and family-centred care: understanding what matters most to the dying person and their family, including their wishes, concerns, faith, beliefs and values.
Watch on YouTube →Reviewing Current Clinical Interventions
Reviewing the treatments and interventions a dying person is receiving, and stopping those that no longer bring benefit or comfort.
Watch on YouTube →Sessions 6 to 12 coming soon
Each recording will appear here after the live session. Join the live programme to take part in discussions and ask questions.
Register for the live programmeCertificates are awarded to registered participants at the end of the programme. Read about the programme