Recognising Dying
The following resources are available to support educators in delivering training on how to recognise a patient at the end of life.
Seminar Presentation
The PowerPoint presentation provides a broad introduction to the topic. The Seminar Notes provide self-reflection type discussion questions to prompt interaction and deeper learning for a group.
Templates
Consider utilising the below templates to support the delivery of the training program. A short evaluation quiz can be used to check learners’ knowledge before and after the training.
- Attendance Sheet (363kb pdf)
- Evaluation of Education (407kb pdf)
Additional Resources
Consider utilising the below templates to support the delivery of the training program.
- Additional Resources - Recognising end of life (415kb pdf)
Patient and Learner Pathways
- Learner Pathway – Graduate Nurse (Jesse) (75kb pdf)
- Learner Pathway – Junior Doctor (Dr Jack) (76kb pdf)
- Learner Pathway – Nurse Unit Manager (Leanne) (61kb pdf)
- Learner Pathway – Clinical Nurse Educator (Nina) (53kb pdf)
- Learner Pathway – Safety and Quality Manager (Warrin) (69kb pdf)
Webinar - Recognising Dying in Hospitals
Watch the recording of our webinar held on 5 November 2025. Learn from a panel of experts about:
- the challenges of recognising dying in acute settings
- strategies to improve recognition and communication
- the patient's perspective of dying and what patients value.