Conversations About Advance Care Planning

Could we start planning ahead earlier? This question is asked by Dr Sonya Bushell as part of a research study and the results have implications for us all. Listen in to find out about Sonya's research, what inspired the work and how we can shift planning ahead from a medical to a societal model.   Resource mentioned in this episode Read Sonya's research: Attitudes to earlier advance care planning: a qualitative interview study in general practice  Find out more about the Waiting Room Revolution Access resource from Compassion in Dying     For information about Advance Care Planning, see the  Advance Care Planning Explained resource on my website   Find out more about how I can work with you If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.   If you enjoy the episode or learn something new, please consider buying me a coffee to go towards making more valuable podcasts: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/6nQVJqVgLY  

Communication underpins Advance Care Planning. But what is effective communication and how can it be taught? In my conversation with Sharan Harris-Christensen you will hear challenges, opportunities and the power of being vulnerable as we explore RealTalk. Resource mentioned in this episode RealTalk: Engaging people in end of life talk - Real Talk - Real Talk Education with Treetops Hospice: Education and development - Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Education and Development | LinkedIn No Barriers Here LinkedIn: Sharan Harris-Christensen: Sharan Harris-Christensen - United Kingdom | Professional Profile | LinkedIn Contact Sharan at: [email protected] This episode was released to celebrate Dying Matters Awareness 2026  For information about Advance Care Planning, see the  Advance Care Planning Explained resource on my website Find out more about how I can work with you  If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. If you enjoy the episode or learn something new, please consider buying me a coffee to go towards making more valuable podcasts: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/6nQVJqVgLY