“After working in this sector with very sick people of all ages and backgrounds, it became glaringly obvious to me that dignity and quality of life were paramount in the provision of exemplary healthcare.”
McColl joined Anam Cara as Director of Nursing 12 months ago in a part-time capacity and was immediately captivated by the facility’s surroundings.
“Aesthetically, this is the most beautiful hospital in the state, possibly the country.”
McColl also said palliative care was not like other areas of healthcare.
“To be able to contribute towards a dignified death, free of sufferance is hugely satisfying as a clinician.
“People have often asked me how I do my job, when I see people dying every day.
“It is such a privilege to be invited into the lives of guests and their families at this incredibly intimate time.
“To walk away, knowing that I may have contributed to a fellow human being’s peace at the end of their life is the most rewarding experience.
“To know that you have respected their choices, relieved their pain and advocated for their dignity – there is nothing else like it.”
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