Palliative Prowess: The Role of Specialist-Level WOC Nurses

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Charles Tilley, PhD, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CWOCN, to discuss the role of the specialist-level WOC nurse in hospice and palliative settings. Dr. Tilley dives into his recent JWOCN-published study on the impact of co-occurring symptoms in advanced cancer patients. Dr. Tilley advocates for dual certification in hospice and palliative care, and even triple certification in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Discover the significance of certifications and the crucial role of education in ensuring top-notch care in hospice and palliative settings.

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Welcome to WOCTalk, a podcast courtesy of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. WOCTalk is your opportunity to learn more about advocacy, education, and research that support the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.