In the first episode of this series, Barbara shares how she got started in end of life care back before the Medicare hospice benefit was established in the 1980’s.
Here are some highlights of this special episode:
- Barbara thinks she should have been a social worker but her mother talked her into nursing.
- She and her fellow hospice nurses learned how to provide their own self care without really knowing what it was.
- Barbara’s aversion to causing patients any pain or suffering made patient care difficult for her.
- She believes it’s important for hospice leadership to truly understand end of life work, and to have a comprehensive knowledge of hospice care.
- Barbara believes sacred rituals and beautiful memories can be created at the time of death.
Connect with Barbara Karnes:
Website: bkbooks.com
Blog: bkbooks.com
Shop her products: bkbooks.com
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Email: barbara@bkbooks.com
Thank you to our series sponsor The Death Deck!
Connect with the End of Life Deck and the Death Deck:
Website: thedeathdeck.com https://thedeathdeck.com/
Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.
Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer
Website: theheartofhospice.com
Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com
Resources discussed in this episode:
The End of Life Guideline Series Bundle
Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience
