title: Learning curve.
abstract: As a palliative care clinical nurse specialist at Birmingham St Mary's Hospice, I see patients and families with complex needs. I manage symptoms such as pain, nausea and breathlessness, as well as addressing patients' psychological and spiritual concerns.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham St Mary's Hospice.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hudson
mesh_terms: D017051:Hospice Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom