Gerry O Hare
Glasgow & Clyde Health Board, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Title: Co-operation between nurses in the twinned cities of Glasgow and Bethlehem and the development of a Cancer Nursing Diploma at Bethlehem University Palestine
Biography
Biography: Gerry O Hare
Abstract
Cancer is a serious public health issue in
Support for cancer nurses education was secured from Glasgow Health Board, the office of Lord Provost of
This is an example of motivated nurses from geographical distant countries positively influencing agencies to develop pioneering cancer/palliative care nurse educational high diploma programme at Bethlehem University Palestine. This initiative sends a message to cancer nurses globally to encourage them to cross-cultural, political and geographical barriers to achieving positive outcomes for cancer nurse education.