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The 9th Palliative Care Congress: one attendee's highlights
1International Journal of Palliative Nursing. craig.nicholson@markallengroup.com
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|May 16, 2012
Summary
The 9th annual Palliative Care Congress offered unique perspectives on patient death. This event highlighted innovative approaches to palliative care discussions.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- The 9th annual Palliative Care Congress convened to advance discussions in palliative medicine.
- The event was jointly organized by the Palliative Care Research Society and the Association of Palliative Medicine.
Framework:
- The congress featured an unconventional opening with a theatrical performance, "Home Death," exploring the patient's end-of-life experience from a family's viewpoint.
- This artistic approach aimed to provide novel perspectives on familiar end-of-life events.
Implementation:
- The congress took place from March 14-16 at The Sage Gateshead in England.
- Proceedings commenced with "Home Death," a play part-sponsored by the International Journal of Palliative Nursing.
- The opening was followed by a performance from the Newcastle Sword Dancers.
Implications:
- The congress utilized creative and engaging methods to initiate discussions on critical aspects of palliative care.
- Innovative session formats can enhance delegate engagement and broaden perspectives in medical conferences.
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