Ricardo Alexandre Pinto Fernandes

Ricardo Alexandre Pinto Fernandes is an Invited Assistant Professor at the School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Palliative Care at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. His professional career includes roles as a Nurse in Mental Health and Psychiatry, with extensive postgraduate specialization in areas such as Grief Processes and Palliative Care.

Education highlights include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (2005–2009), followed by postgraduate specializations in Mental Health Nursing (2012–2015), Grief Processes (2015–2016), and related fields. He has taught in Higher Education since 2016, focusing on Nursing pedagogy and clinical practices.

Research interests center on Palliative Care, Grief Intervention, and Nursing Education. Notable publications include works on clinical teaching methodologies, grief protocols, and palliative care practices. He has participated in national and international conferences on topics like bioethics in palliative care and luto (grief) processes.

Awarded the 'Higher Education Specialist in the Scientific Area of Nursing' (2022), he contributes to the Portuguese Association of Palliative Care’s Grief Support Working Group. His work integrates clinical practice, education, and research to improve patient care and nursing standards.