This report is based on a research article, ' Evaluating a palliative care education project in nursing homes', by Froggart (2000). The author of the article Katherine Froggart, who is the head of MacMillan Practice Development Unit, Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care Studies, discusses the establishment of a 2-year palliative education pilot project in nursing homes. The aim of her project was to address the palliative care needs of residents in nursing homes, by providing …showed first 75 words of 1176 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1176 total…However, weaknesses have become apparent in this report, as identified by the work of others and the author could have elaborated further on addressing these issues. As a result of this assignment, important issues have been highlighted such as the importance of ethical considerations in both research and in nursing practice. Therefore being aware of ethical issues and the principles derived to protect individuals, this may help when facing or preventing dilemmas in future practice.