title: Reflective case study on end of life care in post anaesthesia.
abstract: Operating department practitioners (ODPs) are well known for their technical abilities within the perioperative environment and are passionate about the care they deliver. This article will critically reflect on the post anaesthetic care of a dying patient, the challenges of having relatives present, the importance of having a good student/mentor relationship, and will show that student ODPs can deliver compassionate and personalised care.
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authors.lastname: Wade
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing; D013727:Terminal Care; D006113:United Kingdom