Ask a Death Doula

Suzanne B. O’Brien Talks with Cathy Yuhas about ”The Hospice Gap”


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How do you envision the end of your life?

What if you could transform that vision from a fear-filled one to a peaceful and sacred experience?

Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation with our guest, Cathy Yuhas, a seasoned nurse specializing in ICU, ER, and hospice care. Cathy shares a powerful, deeply personal story about how a woman's decision to embrace hospice care completely redefined her perception of death, and illuminated the profound importance of planning for the end, free of judgment.

We also explore the glaring gaps that exist in our healthcare system, with a specific focus on the realm of hospice care. Cathy recounts her difficulties navigating the system when her father was dying, emphasizing the desperate need for more education and resources in this area. She provides a detailed overview of the history of hospice care in the United States, highlighting the ongoing challenges it faces due to changing reimbursement structures.

Cathy's journey maps out the transformative power of end-of-life planning. She emphasizes the critical role played by directives like the Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) form, and how hospice can be a beacon of care. As we wrap up, Cathy opens up about her role as a grief educator, and the importance of love, forgiveness, and comfort in the dying process. Tune in to this poignant episode that offers profound insights into dying and grief, underscoring the importance of living each day to the fullest.

 

We dive into:

  • (01:12 - 02:17) Nurse's Journey in Hospice Care
  • (04:47 - 06:09) Exploring Hospice Care Beauty and Gaps
  • (12:38 - 13:46) Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
  • (17:12 - 18:09) Improving End-of-Life Care Experience
  • (25:42 - 26:40) The Power of Hospice Care
  • (30:35 - 31:32) Booklet
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