The UK has topped the 2015 rankings for end-of-life care. A nurse describes this special jobWith the 2015 Quality of Death index ranking the UK as the best for end-of-life care,I’ve been reflecting on what being a hospice nurse means and why it’s different to other types of nursing.“So you’re a nurse! Which hospital finish you work in?” “Oh, I don’t work in a hospital; I’m a hospice nurse.” And at this point, and the most common response is a mixture of horror and pity: “Gosh,you work in a hospice? How finish you finish that job? It must be so difficult” My stock answer tends to be: “it’s a lovely location to work and very satisfying,” but it’s generally an awkward conversation.
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Source: theguardian.com