A Conversation About… Supporting Families and Patients in Palliative Care

MHPN Presents

MHPN Presents
A Conversation About… Supporting Families and Patients in Palliative Care
Oct 01, 2025 Episode 90
Mental Health Professionals' Network

In this episode, Senior Mental Health Nurse and Family Therapist, Kate Cogan, joins Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Dr Sidney Bloch, and Palliative Medicine Consultant, Dr Adrian Dabscheck, to explore providing support and care for people receiving palliative care.

They discuss the challenges of supporting families through dying, grief and bereavement, along with the importance of empathy. They also unpack the significant emotional impact on practitioners in this field and highlight the importance of teamwork and ongoing training.

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