Frost, Isaac
Alberti, Hugh
Holdsworth, Rebecca
Funding for this research was provided by:
Newcastle School of Medicine
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Article History
Received: 14 May 2025
Accepted: 10 November 2025
First Online: 29 November 2025
Declarations
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: This study received approval through Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Ethics application 2492/29356), in conjunction with a larger research project on dying experiences and learning. Informed consent was obtained from all participants, ensuring confidentiality and the right to withdraw at any time. Given the sensitive topic, participants were informed they could skip questions or stop the interview at any time, with support resources (Appendix 3) provided for potential distress. The study aligned with the declaration of Helsinki statement of ethical principles for medical research.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.