Verification of Expected Death (For Nurses)

Verification of expected death is a sensitive and important responsibility for healthcare professionals. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate end-of-life care with confidence.

This 30 minute course is aimed specifically at registered nurses who may be working with individuals in end of life care or be expected to verify a death.

Defining Expected Death: Understand the concept of expected death and its significance in end-of-life care.
The Role of the Nurse: Learn about the nurse’s responsibilities in verifying expected death.
Recognising Expected Death: Identify the signs and symptoms that indicate an expected death.
Legal and Procedural Requirements: Understand the legal framework and steps involved in verifying death.
Supporting the Bereaved: Learn how to provide compassionate support to grieving families.
Self-Care: Discover strategies for managing the emotional impact of end-of-life care.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand the definition of verification
  • Understand what is meant by expected death
  • Identify who can verify expected death
  • Recognise how verification of death can help others
  • Explain different types of death
  • Understand when is the legal time to confirm death
  • Explain when death cannot be verified
  • Understand the verification of death procedure
  • Explain the responsibilities of the doctor
  • Identify the clinical documentation to be completed
  • Explain what happens after confirmation of death
  • Identify how to support bereaved families
  • Recognise when to seek support and how to support colleagues.

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