A CPD article helped Patricia Briggs to reflect on her role caring for older people
The continuing professional development article on advance care planning prompted reflection on my role as a nurse caring for older people, some of whom have progressive neurological conditions. Progression is often unpredictable and this uncertainty can cause considerable anxiety for patients and their families. Cognitive impairment can also affect the individual’s ability to communicate.
Nursing Standard. 29, 39, 61-61. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.39.61.s44
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