Scenario 1 Mrs

Scenario 1 Mrs. B is a 78-year-old widow that has been diagnosed with cancer and has 3 months to live. She has no children and only 1 friend who visits her once a month. Before she became ill, she attended the Baptist Church once a month. She receives daily home care as her condition deteriorates. The three palliative team members that she sees most often are the social worker, CCA and a nurse. 1. Describe the role of the three palliative team members listed in the scenario? (3 marks) 2. Explain how the CCA can provide compassionate care using the D.I.I.P.P.S. acronym. (6 marks). 3. Describe Mrs. B’s support system and explain how the CCA can assist to meet the following needs: a) Emotional needs (1 mark) b) Psychosocial needs (1 mark) c) Spiritual needs (1 mark) 4. As she nears her final days, how might Mrs. B benefit from the CCA providing “present silence”? List 2 benefits. (2 marks)