GeriPal

MARCH 30, 2023

This week we’ve invited three guests to share their stories about storytelling that’s written for healthcare providers. Today we’re going to be talking about narrative writing specifically for healthcare professionals. What motivated you to reach out to the healthcare audience in this way? The first guest is Liz Salmi.

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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 7, 2022

It is important for EMS, Hospitals, and Healthcare providers to understand that the patient is in Hospice to ensure correct coding for benefits to be considered for coverage. This can be a covered benefit to relieve caregiver burnout, or to provide continuous care if the main caregiver cannot do so for a brief period of time.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 26, 2023

This type of request is often made by those wishing to avoid life-prolonging treatments such as ventilation or artificial nutrition when there is no hope for recovery. Consulting with a healthcare provider or legal professional can help ensure that the completed document meets all necessary requirements.

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GeriPal

MARCH 10, 2022

Caroline: As a very young caregiver myself for my parents who had advanced dementia, as a teenager, this was just a really powerful song that just hit home as a caregiver. Caroline: And I love how you highlight the importance of these staff biases, perhaps implicit bias that is driving some of these healthcare decisions.

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