John Platt
Consultant geriatrician and stroke physician with over 30 years of NHS experience, offering expertise on difficult clinical conversations such as DNAR decisions, withdrawal of feeding, and end-of-life care.
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Dec 5, 2021 • 56min
#23 Difficult Conversations
Dr John Platt, a geriatrician and stroke physician with 30+ years NHS experience, shares how to structure sensitive conversations about DNARs, withdrawing feeding, and end-of-life care. Short, practical tips on checking capacity, communicating outcomes clearly, involving teams and families, and documenting decisions. Also a light-hearted quiz on Samuel Johnson for a fun finish.
