In this module you will have the opportunity to explore how a palliative approach can improve end of life with the focus on quality of life and a dignified death for patients across all healthcare settings. You will also be introduced to the World Health Organisation (WHO) (2004) principles of palliative care and critically consider how these relate to holistic and compassionate care of people with a variety of life limiting illnesses, and their families.As well as an introduction to the WHO principles of palliative care; you will also be introduced to local, national and international policy perspectives and strategies with a focus on national priorities. Discussion and exploration of an interdisciplinary approach to palliative care including comparison of generalist and specialist care; strategies to inform patient and carer assessment; communication and difficult conversations; end of life pathways and advanced care planning; evidence based symptom assessment and management; ethical and cultural issues; palliative care emergencies; how to support patients and carers experiencing loss and bereavement.