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What Happens When We Die
Summary:
In this conversation, Keith and Ben discuss what happens when a patient dies at the hospital. They explore topics such as communication with the family, determining time and point of death, and the family's access to the deceased. Ben shares his experiences and provides insights into the protocols and procedures involved in these situations.
Takeaways:
When a patient dies at the hospital, the primary person involved in their care is usually responsible for communicating the news to the family.
There is no standard script for delivering the news of a patient's death, but there is often training provided to healthcare professionals to handle these delicate situations.
The determination of time and point of death can vary depending on the circumstances, such as brain death, circulatory death, or other factors.
In most cases, the family is given the opportunity to see their loved one after their death, but there may be exceptions depending on the circumstances.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - What Happens When You Die at a Hospital?
03:17 - There Is a Process and There’s Not Much Training
06:52 - Benjamin’s Credentials
07:57 - What Is Your Opening Line When Talking To the Family?
11:52 - How Do You Determine Time Of Death?
16:34 - Is There Ever A Time That The Family Does Not Get To See The Deceased?
18:22 - Being The Bearer Of Bad News
21:26 - The 3 Rules
22:12 - Conclusion
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By The Highly Curious PodcastSummary:
In this conversation, Keith and Ben discuss what happens when a patient dies at the hospital. They explore topics such as communication with the family, determining time and point of death, and the family's access to the deceased. Ben shares his experiences and provides insights into the protocols and procedures involved in these situations.
Takeaways:
When a patient dies at the hospital, the primary person involved in their care is usually responsible for communicating the news to the family.
There is no standard script for delivering the news of a patient's death, but there is often training provided to healthcare professionals to handle these delicate situations.
The determination of time and point of death can vary depending on the circumstances, such as brain death, circulatory death, or other factors.
In most cases, the family is given the opportunity to see their loved one after their death, but there may be exceptions depending on the circumstances.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - What Happens When You Die at a Hospital?
03:17 - There Is a Process and There’s Not Much Training
06:52 - Benjamin’s Credentials
07:57 - What Is Your Opening Line When Talking To the Family?
11:52 - How Do You Determine Time Of Death?
16:34 - Is There Ever A Time That The Family Does Not Get To See The Deceased?
18:22 - Being The Bearer Of Bad News
21:26 - The 3 Rules
22:12 - Conclusion