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It was started by a socialworker who really saw some gaps in care with those at end-of-life, particularly those with chronic long-term illness, having important conversations. What’s the difference between end-of-life doula and a hospicevolunteer? Beth: It depends on the volunteer.
So another big component of this program is, just like hospicevolunteers in the community, we have hospicevolunteers/workers who are peers from the incarcerated population who receive extensive training on how to sit with people, how to communicate, how to listen, how to protect themselves upon from the grief and loss that comes from this job.
Socialworkers can address financial issues and access additional support services. And trained volunteers can also help in a variety of ways. Hospice care prioritizes your comfort, dignity, and wishes — and can help you and your family cope better during this time.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Joe O’Donnell, MD, Senior Advising Dean at Dartmouth, encouraged me to enroll in training as a hospicevolunteer when I was a second-year medical student, an invaluable experience at a formative moment. The nurses, aides, chaplains and socialworkers on our team teach me daily. More formal mentors are too many to name.
Emotional Turbulence: End-of-life discussions are emotionally charged, and both patients and their families may experience a range of emotions like fear, grief, and anxiety. For instance, your chaplains and socialworkers can be extremely helpful in navigating the type of conversations. Be kind to yourself.
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