She has more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of cancer nursing including more than 10 years in palliative care including clinical, education and management roles. She has a Master’s degree in the Professional Studies of Nursing and has recently completed a Graduate Diploma of Counselling. In her current role, she provides consultative support on clinical issues to RACFs liaising with the acute services/palliative care, GP’s families and RACFs. What does it take for people to die where they choose and what effect does this have on formal and informal caring networks?