Brian Nyatanga

Supporting the bereaved in palliative care

Providing support for the bereaved can include some of the following:.

When words make a difference in palliative care

When talking to patients, any pity response from the health professional (HCP) tends to convey a negative message, that the patient is not being listened to and, with that, they are not reassured...

Affording patients their dying wish at the end of life

The purpose of dying wishes can be multifactorial, from personal to including others, mainly those deemed important to the dying person. The request for a dying wish signifies that the patient is...

Paradoxes of death and dying

Caring for dying patients presents a range of challenges, from symptom control and management and effective communication to managing the patient's psychological concerns, which may make community...

Shifting perspectives in palliative and end-of-life care: a personal view

Dignity in death: implementing the NHS Long Term Plan

Using the PEAS technique to communicate in palliative care

ReSPECT and dignity in 2019: Are we ready to meet the challenges?