Name |
Dr Barry Quinn |
Qualifications |
PhD, MSc, PGC Teaching, BD, Bacc Phil, RN |
Current positions |
Dr Barry Quinn RN, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor |
Hospital/Institution |
Queen’s University Belfast, Mohamed Bin Rashid University, Dubai |
Short biography |
Barry Quinn is the current Chair of the European Oral care in Cancer (EOCC) Expert Group. Barry recently led and chaired the development of oral care in cancer guidance for the Nordic region. He has worked in the field of cancer and palliative care for over 30 years and is particularly interested in addressing symptom management in the cancer setting. Barry has published numerous articles on a range of cancer and end-of-life care issues including, oral care and support, addressing pain in advanced cancer and communication. He is a frequent key note speaker at national and international meetings, he has published articles and book chapters on a range of cancer and nursing issues. He is the consultant editor for a leading UK nursing journal, sits on the board of a number of international journals and reviews articles for nursing and medical publications. |
Quote related to MACPT |
"Until we have the courage to address all the components of what it means to be a person we will never achieve good and consistent pain management." |