#67 Why we need to talk more about Ordinary Dying with Lizzi Collinge

28.08.23

#67 Why we need to talk more about Ordinary Dying with Lizzi Collinge


In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Lizzi Collinge. We talk about what happened following her Grandma's stroke focusing on missed opportunities to talk about Ordinary Dying and the difference this would have made. We discuss the emotive subject of Clinically Assisted Hydration and Lizzi explains what she has learned about her Grandma's death and how different conversations at the time could have helped.

Key messages from guest

  • Lizzi explains she wants her story heard, and for healthcare professionals to learn from her experience

  • After a serious stroke Lizzi’s Grandma was transferred to a care home where she died

  • Lizzi explains the symptoms her Grandma experienced prior to her death

  • As Lizzi’s Grandma became more poorly she started eating less which Lizzi now recognises as part of the dying process

  • Nobody explained the normal dying process or the benefits and burden of artificial hydration

  • Lizzi explains how it would have helped if someone had explained that her Grandma was dying

  • Being prescribed oral antibiotics at a time her Grandma couldn’t eat or drink added to the confusion Lizzi and her family felt

  • Lizzi explains the impact of watching the Dr Kathryn Mannix explaining Ordinary Dying and how much it helped

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Bio:

Lizzi Collinge is a county councillor who specialises in Health and Social care as Deputy Chair of Lancashire's Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee. She was also a carer for her late grandparents and is a Mum of two young children.


 

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Thanks to all my guests for working with me to share their knowledge, experience and stories about Advance Care Planning. I hope you enjoyed listening and have insights to take away; I love hearing your reflections on the series and look forward to reviews on Spotify where you can also subscribe to the series.

Clare

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