I am a medical mediator who practices independently and with the UK's Medical Mediation Foundation. In my work, I support families and healthcare professionals by facilitating conversations that promote mutual decision-making about the care and treatment of unwell individuals. Conflicts in health and social care can be devastating for patients, families, and professionals, especially when they involve life-limiting conditions.

I have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to learn from experts overseas. My project, titled "Dialogues about Dying," focuses on researching innovative communication protocols to prevent and resolve conflicts in palliative and end-of-life care. My goal is to reduce the need for legal proceedings in resolving disagreements about the care and treatment of critically-ill adults or children.

I plan to learn from palliative care professionals and mediators in South Africa, India, and Peru about how death and dying are discussed with families and how conflicts are prevented or de-escalated. Additionally, I hope to gain insights into various cultural, religious, and spiritual perspectives on dying to help professionals become more culturally informed and inclusive.