7th International Conference on
Palliative Care Medicine and Hospice Nursing

Merita Kaunisto is a prominent figure in the healthcare landscape of Finland, known for her influential role as part of BCB Medical Ltd, a leading healthcare technology company in the country. As a seasoned professional with a deep-rooted passion for improving healthcare through innovative solutions, Merita has made significant contributions to the field.

Nonye Aghanya obtained a Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Pace University, New York and has worked in various healthcare settings. She currently works in retail clinic. She is the author of 2 books “Simple Tips to Developing A Productive Clinician-Patient Relationship” and “Principles For Overcoming Communication Anxiety and Improving Trust”. In May 2019, she published an online school Communication Academy and courses in her school have received accreditation for granting Continuing education units to Physicians and Nurses. Her contents are based on research study results and her numerous interactions with diverse groups of individuals in the healthcare settings for close to 30 years. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Trustees, she is married and has 4 daughters.

Heather Richardson is one of the Joint CEOs of St Christopher’s Hospice, London. She has previously held the role of National Clinical Lead for Hospice UK and worked as an associate with the Innovation Unit., London Heather is a registered general and mental health nurse. She has worked in hospice/palliative care since 1988 and held a variety of roles spanning children’s and adult services, clinical and managerial roles, local and national leadership positions. She has a PhD, focused on users’ experience of day hospice. More recently she has developed a research interest around public health and end of life care. She currently serves as an honorary professor in palliative care at Lancaster University.