Palliative and end of life care case studies
Read first-hand stories from health care leaders and practitioners who work in children’s hospices and specialise in paediatric palliative care. Learn how they made the move into their role and get advice on moving to this area of practice.
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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- Case study: Adrian Smith, Head of Governance and Quality at Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice.
- Case study: Carol Killa, Director of Care Services at Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice.
- Case study: Jayne Price, Professor of Children’s nursing at Kingston University and St George’s University of London.
- Case study: Ruth Richardson, Assistant Head of Children’s Nursing at Powys Teaching Health Board.
- Case study: Tamara Cowell, Clinical Nurse Specialist of Paediatric Palliative Care at Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.
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13 Oct 2022
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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