Understanding the Clinical Realities of End of Life Care in Mesothelioma: A Perspective for Legal Practitioners

By Lisa Barnes, Consultant Nurse

Posted 05 January 2026

7 Minute Read

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Tags:

  • Mesothelioma
  • Dying Process
  • Clinical Notes
  • Pain Management

Expert Disciplines:

  • Oncology
  • Nursing

About The Author

Lisa Barnes

Lisa Barnes

Consultant Nurse

Lisa Barnes is a Consultant Nurse, Clinical Case Manager and Expert Witness specialising in mesothelioma, asbestos-related disease, oncology and end of life care. She has over 25 years’ clinical experience and has prepared medico-legal reports since 2017 across personal injury, industrial disease and clinical negligence claims.

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