Palliative Care is an area that is evolving into a specialty practice category. Conferences and journals are dedicated to the exploration of care practices in this intrinsically emotive area of care.
While this research is fundamental in determining the care requirements of patients, family and staff, the practical application of a difficult conversation regarding end of life is scarcely mentioned.
One palliative care nurse for many years, has observed colleagues' reluctance and avoidance of having the conversation with the dying and their families. As a palliative care nurse Jenny has a privileged view of the experience of dying, and the confidence in providing guiding information.
However not …
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