In this episode, we're talking about palliative care — a vital facet of healthcare that combines compassionate support with innovative treatments to enhance the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. 

Joining us is Associate Professor Richard Chye, Director of Supportive and Palliative Care at St. Vincent’s and Prince of Wales Hospitals, whose transformative work has redefined palliative services in Sydney. We’re also joined by Associate Professor Annmarie Hosie, a distinguished palliative care nursing expert renowned for her breakthrough contributions in delirium management. Finally, Ruth Dodd shares her personal experience with palliative care, offering an intimate look at how compassionate, patient-centred care makes all the difference.

Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. 

To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospital, visit supportstvincents.com.au.