Ep 57. ReSPECT and Secondary Care

In this episode, Jenny Fryer, former ReSPECT Project Manager at Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), sits down with Jillian Edwards, Deputy Lead Nurse for Palliative and End of Life Care, and Jody Blow, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Trauma and Orthopaedics, both at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT). Together, they dive into the vital role of the ReSPECT form in secondary care settings. They explore how this tool helps make sure a patient's preferences and values are clearly understood, especially during critical moments when the patient may not be able to speak for themselves. The ReSPECT process isn't just about paperwork; it’s about meaningful conversations between patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. By capturing what matters most to each individual, the form supports truly personalised care and promotes shared decision-making when it matters most.