Dr Dylan Harris

FRCP MSc FAcadMEd

2026

• Peek, I. et al. 2026. Gamification, game-based learning and serious games in palliative care education: systematic review. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care (10.1136/spcare-2025-006005)

2025

• Harris, D. 2025. How to... teach a neurodiverse clinical learner group. The Clinical Teacher 22 (4) e70153. (10.1111/tct.70153)
• Harris, D. 2025. A palliative care escape room: too serious or a game changer?. Presented at: Heriot Watt University Learning and Teaching Academy: Escape rooms in education showcase 2025 Online 14-15 May 2025.
• Harris, D. 2025. Another roll of the dice? Are games an appropriate and effective method for teaching palliative care?.  [Video]. YouTube: Available at: https://youtu.be/uY_cgite-Jw.
• Peek, I. et al., 2025. Game based learning and gamification in undergraduate palliative medicine education - is it playful pedagogy or just fun and games? [Abstract]. Presented at: The APM Undergraduate Medical Education Special Interest Forum Conference: Addressing New Challenges London, UK 06 November 2025.

2023

• Harris, D. 2023. Palliative care. In: Hopcroft, K. ed. Instant Wisdom for GPs: Pearls From All the Specialities (second edition). CRC Press. , pp.172-178.
• Lewis, J. and Harris, D. 2023. 6 Let's stick together: What are the relationship needs of caregivers of people with dementia at the end of life?. Presented at: The Palliative Care Congress, Sustaining Each Other, Growing Together Edinburgh 16-17 March 2023. Vol. 13.Vol. 3. (10.1136/spcare-2023-PCC.26)
• Lewis, J. and Harris, D. 2023. 88 What are the psychological needs of caregivers of people with dementia at the end of life?. Presented at: The Palliative Care Congress, Sustaining Each Other, Growing Together Edinburgh 16-17 March 2023. Vol. 13.Vol. 3. (10.1136/spcare-2023-PCC.108)
• Harris, D. and Atkinson, C. 2023. Another roll of the dice? Can an educational board game facilitate interprofessional learning in palliative and end of life care?. Presented at: AoME INHWE 2023 Learning Together for Clinical Excellence Cardiff 27-29 June 2023.

2022

• Harris, D. 2022. Care in the last hours to days of life. Medicine 50 (12), pp.809-812. (10.1016/j.mpmed.2022.09.010)
• Harris, D. and Atkinson, C. 2022. Keep playing? Are educational board games a sustainable and effective method for undergraduate palliative care teaching. Presented at: Association for Palliative Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education Special Interest Forum Conference Cambridge, UK 30th November 2022.
• Harris, D. 2022. Planning now for your future: advance care planning for people with dementia. In: Parker, I. , Coaten, R. and Hopfenbeck, M. eds. The Practical Handbook of Living with Dementia. PCCS Books Ltd. , pp.98-105.
• Harris, D. 2022. Advance care planning for people with dementia. In: Parker, I. , Coaten, R. and Hopfenbeck, M. eds. The Practical Handbook of Living with Dementia. PCCS Books. , pp.98-105.

2021

• Harris, D. G. and Atkinson, C. 2021. Palliative medicine education-bed race, the end of life board game in undergraduates. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 11 , pp.411-417. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003015)
• Griffiths, J. et al. 2021. 41 Adapting a 2 day communication skills course for the covid-19 clinical and learning environment. Feedback and evaluations from day 1 [Poster]. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 11 (Sup1), pp.A23. (10.1136/spcare-2021-PCC.59)
• Gallard, S. et al. 2021. 55 The use of breakout rooms and interaction to create a community of practice in a virtual learning environment [Poster]. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 11 (Sup1), pp.A28. (10.1136/spcare-2021-PCC.73)
• Gallard, S. et al. 2021. 54 Busting some myths of online delivery of palliative care education [Poster]. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 11 (Sup1), pp.A28. (10.1136/spcare-2021-PCC.72)
• Harris, D. and Atkinson, C. 2021. Can a board game be an effective method for undergraduate palliative care education?. Presented at: Association for Palliative Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education conference Online 11/11/2021.

2020

• Harris, D. and Rawlinson, F. 2020. Do 'virtual postcards' enhance blended learning?. Clinical Teacher 17 (5), pp.503-507. (10.1111/tct.13124)

2019

• Harris, D. 2019. Safe and effective prescribing for symptom management in palliative care. British Journal of Hospital Medicine 80 (12) C184. (10.12968/hmed.2019.80.12.C184)
• Jones, I. and Harris, D. 2019. What factors ultimately influence the place of death of care home residents? A qualitative study of the interaction between care homes and general practitioners in the South Wales valleys. Presented at: 16th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care Berlin, Germany 23 May -25 May 2019. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. Vol. 9.Vol. S1. BMJ. , pp.A40-A41. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-ASP.110)
• Harris, D. and Suffolk, D. 2019. Electronic versus paper student evaluations of face to face teaching: does it make a difference to the quality or quantity of feedback received?. Presented at: Academy of Medical Educators Academic meeting well-being in healthcare education Cardiff, UK 4 April 2019.
• Jones, I. and Harris, D. 2019. Why are care home patients admitted to hospital at end of life? A qualitative study.. Presented at: Association for Palliative Medicine Supportive and Palliative Care conference Harrogate, UK 21 - 22 March 2019. , pp.-.

2018

• Harrop, E. et al. 2018. The challenge pathway: a mixed methods evaluation of an innovative care model for the palliative and end-of-life care of people with dementia (innovative practice). Dementia 17 (2), pp.252-257. (10.1177/1471301217729532)
• Harris, D. and Rawlinson, F. 2018. 'Virtual postcards' to link face to face teaching and e-learning in blended learning: introducing a new way to apply an old teaching technique.. Presented at: Wales Deanery Sharing Training Excellence in Medical Education conference Cardiff, UK 3 - 4 September 2018.

2017

• Harris, D. 2017. Palliative care. In: Hopcroft, K. ed. Instant Wisdom for GPs. CRC Press. , pp.116-122.

2014

• Harris, D. G. , Coles, B. M. and Willoughby, H. M. 2014. Should we involve terminally ill patients in teaching medical students? A systematic review of patient's views. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 5 (5), pp.522-530. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000535)
• Harris, D. G. 2014. Management of pain in advanced disease. British Medical Bulletin 110 (1), pp.117-128. (10.1093/bmb/ldu010)

2012

• Ubogagu, E. and Harris, D. 2012. Guideline for the management of terminal haemorrhage in palliative care patients with advanced cancer discharged home for end-of-life care. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 2 (4), pp.294-300. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000253)

2011

• Harris, D. G. 2011. Overcoming the challenges of bedside teaching in the palliative care setting. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 1 (2), pp.193-197. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000035)
• Harris, D. G. , Owen, R. E. and Finlay, I. G. 2011. Delivery of safe and effective care out of hours: the impact of the shared clinical record on a patient's out-of-hours contact with specialist palliative care. Clinical Medicine 11 (1), pp.92-93.
• Harris, D. G. et al. 2011. The use of crisis medication in the management of terminal haemorrhage due to incurable cancer: a qualitative study. Palliative Medicine 25 (7), pp.691-700. (10.1177/0269216311401464)
• Harris, D. G. , Flowers, S. and Noble, S. I. R. 2011. Nurses' views of the coping and support mechanisms experienced in managing terminal haemorrhage. International Journal of Palliative Nursing 17 (1), pp.7-13.

2010

• Harris, D. G. 2010. Nausea and vomiting in advanced cancer. British Medical Bulletin 96 (1), pp.175-185. (10.1093/bmb/ldq031)

2009

• Harris, D. and Pease, N. 2009. Anti-inflammatories and heart failure - identifying patients at risk. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 37 (3), pp.e1-e3. (10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.10.004)
• Harris, D. and Willoughby, H. 2009. Resuscitation on television: Realistic or ridiculous? A quantitative observational analysis of the portrayal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in television medical drama. Resuscitation 80 (11), pp.1275-1279. (10.1016/j.resuscitation.2009.07.008)
• Harris, D. G. and Noble, S. I. R. 2009. Management of terminal hemorrhage in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic literature review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 38 (6), pp.913-927. (10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.04.027)

2007

• Harris, D. 2007. Delirium in advanced disease. Postgraduate Medical Journal 83 (982), pp.525-528. (10.1136/pgmj.2006.052431)
• Harris, D. 2007. Forget me not: palliative care for people with dementia. Postgraduate Medical Journal 83 (980), pp.362-366. (10.1136/pgmj.2006.052936)
• Harris, D. and Davies, R. 2007. An audit of "do not attempt resuscitation" decisions in two district general hospitals: do current guidelines need changing?. Postgraduate Medical Journal 83 (976), pp.137-140. (10.1136/pgmj.2006.050260)

2006

• Harris, D. and Noble, S. 2006. A practical approach to symptom management in palliative care. British Journal of Hospital Medicine 67 (8), pp.404-408. (10.12968/hmed.2006.67.8.21957)