Advance care planning: Conversations about an uncertain future

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The Cancer Professionals Podcast

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Do you work in cancer care? On this podcast, we interview a wide range of guests, including health and social care professionals, to lift the lid on current issues faced by the cancer workforce. Expect to hear discussions of clinical practice, personal experience and practical advice to improve your knowledge and skills in supporting people affected by cancer. New episodes are released on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Advance care planning: Conversations about an uncertain future

The Cancer Professionals Podcast

57 minutes

1 year ago

Advance care planning: Conversations about an uncertain future

Listen in as we delve into the crucial topic of advance care planning, discussing its importance in ensuring patients' wishes are respected and their care is well-coordinated. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Monnery, palliative care consultant and Claire Cadwallader, palliative care clinical nurse specialist.

Claire shares details about her award-winning service improvement project, which has made significant strides in enhancing advance care planning practices. We explore practical strategies, challenges, and the impact this planning has on healthcare professionals, patients and their families. We explore Claire’s British Journal of Nursing award nomination and how her dedication and innovative approach has transformed patient care. This episode is filled with inspiring moments and valuable insights into the importance of thoughtful planning in cancer care.

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This episode is produced by The Cancer Professionals Podcast in collaboration with UKONS. This series is brought to you by Macmillan Cancer Support. If you work in health or social care, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/learning or The Macmillan education and training open community page for more information about free education and training from Macmillan Cancer Support.

Links from the podcast:

UKONS - Home

Complex Cancer Conversations: Hints and Tips Toolkit | Podcast on Spotify

Best practice for palliative and end of life care | Macmillan Cancer Support

If you have any feedback about this episode, we would love to hear from you, please reach out to us at professionalspodcast@macmillan.org.uk.

We would love to hear from you! Let us know any feedback you have about this episode by completing this short survey or get in touch at professionalspodcast@macmillan.org.uk.

If you work in health or social care, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/learning or Macmillan’s Learning Hub for more information about free education and training from Macmillan Cancer Support.