Perspectives: The final frontier
Fiona Setch
"Life is an enquiry and then you die" - Benjamin Zander1
Death and dying continue to be among Western Society's greatest taboos - topics that many feel uncomfortable talking about.
During my first career in nursing, I had the privilege of experiencing life through the lens of people coming to terms with their impending death. This taught me a great deal about the essence of communication: in particular, creating and sustaining rapport.
I enjoyed all aspects of my nursing work, but discovered my niche when I moved to London to work...