Ask the Specialist: stories to inspire better healthcare
Vicki Kerrigan
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9. “Skin and kin” and culturally safe communication at end of life
Have you ever wondered how to handle end-of-life talks with First Nations peoples? In this episode, the Specialists explore how "skin and kin" defines family roles and responsibilities—and why the decision-maker isn’t always the “next of kin” as described on a hospital form. This is Ask the Specialist, and in our podcast, the Specialists are First Nations leaders from across northern Australia. In this episode, Arrernte, Walpiri and Yolŋu leaders answer some of the burning questions from healthcare providers about how best to deliver culturally safe palliative care to First Nations peoples in the Northern Territory. The Specialists are: Rarrtjiwuy Melanie Herdman, Jimmy Langdon, Sabella Kngwarraye Turner and Amelia Kngwarraye Turner. Hosts: Kelly Clark from Danila Dilba Health Service and Christine Sanderson from NT Health. Ask the Specialist: stories to inspire better healthcare was created by Vicki Kerrigan.
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