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September 10, 2025British Journal of Community Nursing

Communication and end-of-life care in dementia: insights from a close family member working in healthcare

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JHJennifer M Hadley

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Overview

Personal reflections on communication barriers in end-of-life care for dementia, highlighting the impact of family and professional roles.

Key Points

  • Effective and empathic end-of-life conversations can significantly influence patient choices in dementia care.
  • Communication barriers hinder discussions about future care needs and access to palliative care resources.
  • The presence of a relative with a healthcare background may alter communication dynamics during care conversations.
  • Understanding ethical considerations is crucial when caring for a family member with dementia.

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Jennifer M Hadley (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23ed7b210217d64793974https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0015
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