Compassion and dementia
As career medics, Rosemary’s diagnosis with dementia was a bitter pill to swallow for both Sir Al and his soulmate of 57 years.
In this second interview, ex-President of the BMA, Sir Al Aynsley Green, generously shares his experiences as husband, medic and full time carer. He describes a tumultous journey through Covid, surgical and primary care until the couple finally found a safe harbour for compassionate end of life care.
His urgent call for compassion to shape advanced care planning is a vital and compelling watch.
Watch Sir Al’s interview here
Read Sir Al’s recent article in the British Medical Journal here: