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
- Resource: The End of Life Guideline Series Bundle
1 comment
Barbara March
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.
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.