What happens if we do not talk about death and dying?

This article discusses the importance of initiating conversations on death and dying, and how community nurses can develop these skills. Having timely end-of-life conversations can have a huge impact on care needs. The authors explore the reasons behind the hesitation to talk about death and dying, and the associated challenges faced by district and community nurses.

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British Journal of Community Nursing
Published
2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2026.0001
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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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What happens if we do not talk about death and dying?

Roberta Lovick, Ben Bowers, Bella Madden, Alison Blackmore
British Journal of Community Nursing
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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What happens if we do not talk about death and dying?

Roberta Lovick, Ben Bowers, Bella Madden, Alison Blackmore
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Abstract

This article discusses the importance of initiating conversations on death and dying, and how community nurses can develop these skills. Having timely end-of-life conversations can have a huge impact on care needs. The authors explore the reasons behind the hesitation to talk about death and dying, and the associated challenges faced by district and community nurses.

British Journal of Community NursingVol. 31(2)
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (GB), Primary Health Care (QA), Department of Public Health (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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