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Opening The Heart Of Western Medicine
Hospice Wisdom
with Barbara Karnes RN and Karen Wyatt MD
Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.
Barbara is the author of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience. Affectionately referred to in the industry as the “little blue hospice book,” Gone from My Sight has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, is published in 12 languages, and remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. View her website:
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Barbara shares her insights and stories about the hospice journey for patients and their families and walks us through each step of the process.
This episode includes:
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When is it time to consider hospice
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Why hospice care is a special type of medical care
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How to find a good hospice
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What it takes to care for a loved one at home
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What hospice does and doesn’t provide for families
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How to talk to a loved one about hospice
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What to expect as death draws near
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How hospice provides comfort and pain management
Explore the Full Series
Hospice Basics
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Ep. 483 — The Evolution of Hospice Care – Our First Interview
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Ep. 429 — Debunking Myths About Hospice Care
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Ep. 438 — How to Choose the Best Hospice for Your Loved One
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Ep. 491 — The Hospice Team and Whole-Person Care
Caregiving and the Dying Process
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Ep. 369 — Practical Tools for Home Caregivers
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Ep. 464 — Nutrition at the End of Life
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Ep. 420 — Providing Comfort During the Last Days of Life
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Ep. 393 — End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia
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Ep. 476 — The Dying Process: What Caregivers Need to Know
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Ep. 384 — People Don’t Die Like They Do in the Movies