#164 From Forms to Conversations: Embedding Digital Respect Across Systems with Sharan Harris-Christensen

The ReSPECT process has been widely implemented. It stands for the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment and, when used well, it provides a guide for clinicians to ensure people's wishes and values are respected in an emergency situation. Communication is at the heart of ReSPECT. In my conversation with Sharan Harris-Christensen we explore what good communication means and how this is delivered.

Resource mentioned in this episode

RealTalk: Engaging people in end of life talk - Real Talk - Real Talk

Education with Treetops Hospice: Education and development - Treetops Hospice

Treetops Hospice Education and Development | LinkedIn

ReSPECT for healthcare professionals

LinkedIn:

Sharan Harris-Christensen: Sharan Harris-Christensen - United Kingdom | Professional Profile | LinkedIn

Contact Sharan at: education@treetopshospice.org.uk

This episode was released to celebrate Dying Matters Awareness 2026

For information about Advance Care Planning, see the Advance Care Planning Explained resource on my website

Find out more about how I can work with you

If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.

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