Charlotte Collins

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‘This is me’ document helped me provide personalised end of life care

A student reflects on building a nurse-patient relationship with a hospice patient

Pushing the boat out for patients at the end of life

Respecting patients' decisions at the end of life can make all the difference in care, as nursing student Charlotte Collins found out on placement

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Benefits of reminiscence therapy for dementia

When nursing student Charlotte Collins helped a patient with dementia recall his ballroom dancing days, she learned what a positive impact reminiscence therapy can have on such patients.

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Seeing the person behind the patient

Caring for a terminally ill patient whose final wish was to marry her partner taught nursing student Charlotte Collins the true meaning of person-centred care.