Task 3 BACKGROUND: Sometimes, in spite of treatment, a condition or illness will cause death. In those cases, patients can decide what they do and do not want done. They can decide whether they want aggressive treatment that might prolong life or whether they prefer to stop treatment, which could mean dying sooner but more comfortably. They may want to plan their own funeral. Advance directives can help make the patient's wishes clear to families and health care providers. Care at the end of life focuses on making patients comfortable. They still receive medicines and treatments to control pain and other symptoms. Some patients choose to die at home. Others enter a hospital or a hospice. Either way, services are available to help patients and their families deal with issues surrounding death. Your assignment should: 1. Analyse possible organisational responses to the need to support individuals experiencing a significant life event 2. Reflect on own personal contributions to the support of individuals experiencing significant life events (Reflective account) 3. Make recommendations for improving the support available in a health and social Page 11 of 12 care organisation for individuals and their social networks when affected by significant life events Write your report of 1,000 words covering learning outcomes (LO3 - 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3) Task 3 Opportunity to achieve D2 & D3 For D2: The student has demonstrated an effective approach to independent research and study throughout this assignment (Tasks 1 2 & 3). For D3: Creative thinking will be evidenced by the student’s ability to deeply reflect upon their learning experience by touching on social networks, policies and procedures affecting supporting Individuals with significant life events (Task 1, 2 & 3)