Learn how to bust through several common myths about hospice care that persist in our society.
This episode includes:
How emotions can impact our experiences with hospice
Myths about hospice that involve medication management and fears of over-medicating pain
Myths that some doctors have about hospice including that it causes people to lose hope and that it’s only appropriate a few hours or days before death
Myths about what hospice is, where it is located and how care is provided and paid for
Why myths like these are harmful to patients
Why we need to get a clear message across about the benefits of hospice
I listened to your conversation after putting my husband to bed. He’s suffering from kidney failure which we’ve been dealing with for over two plus years. I recently had to make a decision to bring him home from the hospital despite the kidney doctor’s “bias.” Thank you for supporting me in my decision. I know I did the right thing.i ——— BK Books replied: Barbara, home, surrounded by what he is familiar with is a beautiful gift you have given your husband. It will be challenging but having taken care of him for two years you know that. I hope you have hospice or an end of life doula and even a good friend to help you. My blessings are with you and your husband. If I can support you, use my personal email barbara@bkbooks.com.
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I listened to your conversation after putting my husband to bed. He’s suffering from kidney failure which we’ve been dealing with for over two plus years. I recently had to make a decision to bring him home from the hospital despite the kidney doctor’s “bias.” Thank you for supporting me in my decision. I know I did the right thing.i
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BK Books replied:
Barbara, home, surrounded by what he is familiar with is a beautiful gift you have given your husband. It will be challenging but having taken care of him for two years you know that. I hope you have hospice or an end of life doula and even a good friend to help you. My blessings are with you and your husband. If I can support you, use my personal email barbara@bkbooks.com.
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