Developing and measuring palliative care decision making skill [ 2008 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Susan Lee (Principal investigator)

Brief description Relationships and communication skills that health professionals develop with patients are critical to patient involvement in decision making. This project will build on previous decision making research and the development of palliative care education for undergraduate students. The key components of successful decision making skills will be investigated and an education program and skill measures for undergraduate and postgraduate health professional students will be developed and pilot tested.

Funding Amount $AUD 137,000.00

Funding Scheme SRDC - People

Notes Palliative Care Research Fellowship