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Analyse concepts of the quality of living and dying and reflect on your personal values and beliefs in relation to these life events. The quality of life is more than a ‘standard of living’, while the quality of dying is a personal perception of the dying experience. Both are a subjective integration of personal expectations and values.

Using Gibb’s reflective cycle;

a. Analyse five or more factors that affect the concept of quality of life.

b. Analyse three or more concepts or domains that contribute to quality of dying.

c. Taking into consideration the analyse of the concepts of living and dying in a and b, reflect on your personal values and beliefs in relation to the quality of life and dying.

Part 2: Exploration (45 marks and approximately 1000 words)

Concepts that influence perceptions of life and death include, legal, cultural and religious. In the role of a health practitioner it is important to be aware of their influence and reflect on how they impact on your own values and beliefs.

a. Explain and reflect on the legal aspects of quality of life and quality of dying e.g. euthanasia, advance care planning, legal responsibilities.

b. How do cultural factors impact on the concept of living and dying, including your own?

c. Provide at least three examples of how different religions approach the concept of living and dying.