Holistic care of a patient with the life limiting condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

  Discuss the statistics from a local, national and international perspective on the long term condition that the patient has presented with, what is the financial impact or burden on the health service. Use up to date information from the last 5 years. Analyse the holistic care needs and challenges faced by those affected by long term/ life limiting conditions. Analyse practice based evidence related to the patient experience of living with a long term condition, demonstrating understanding of appropriate research literature Apply an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of care for patients with long term conditions Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of how health behaviours impact on long term conditions and the role of the adult nurse in promoting health