121 Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care: An Insightful Discussion with Peter Abraham BSN, RN

Nov 3, 2024

121  Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care:

An Insightful Discussion with Peter Abraham BSN, RN

 

In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN welcomes back Nurse Peter Abraham, who has transitioned from a career in technology to nursing and is now a prolific author with 32 books available on Amazon. Peter and Marie discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care, including when each is appropriate and the rights of patients and families in hospice care. Peter shares insights from his books, including guidance on end-of-life nutrition and techniques for connecting with terminally ill loved ones. The discussion also highlights common challenges families face and practical advice on navigating these situations to ensure compassionate and informed care.

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:37 Meet Nurse Peter Abraham

02:03 Understanding Palliative vs. Hospice Care

07:45 Patient Rights in Hospice Care

15:24 End-of-Life Nutrition and Caregiving

20:45 Validation Therapy and Connecting with Loved Ones

23:22 Peter Abraham's Writing Journey

30:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

https://amzn.to/3YFBYQ0 -- All books

 

 

Series: Empowering Excellence in Hospice: A Nurse's Toolkit for Best Practices at https://amzn.to/3WtSRKD (10 books)

Compliance-based, Eligibility Driven Hospice Documentation: Tips for Hospice Nurses at https://amzn.to/4fb9L9k

Whispers of Time: Understanding the End-of-Life Timeline at https://amzn.to/3SnfeA4

Mastering Hospice Eligibility: An Essential Guide for RNs and Clinical Managers at https://amzn.to/47tA8UE

Mastering Hospice Recertifications: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses at https://amzn.to/3z1ls2i

Conversations at the End: Guiding Families Through Final Days at https://amzn.to/3ziXUpy

Mastering the Hospice Item Set: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses and Managers at https://amzn.to/3XloiHs

Care Plans for Hospice Patients: A Comprehensive Guide at https://amzn.to/3XxLJNW

Mindful Minutes: Time Management Secrets for Hospice Nursing Excellence at https://amzn.to/4eGfLFY

Medication Reconciliation in Hospice Care: Maximizing Quality of Life at https://amzn.to/3Y6MyyF

HOPE in Practice: Implementing Patient-Centered Outcomes in Hospice Care at https://amzn.to/3YfhGMB

Series: Compassionate Caregiving at https://amzn.to/3yuQgIm (10 books)

Daily Hospice Care Planner: Organize, Communicate, and Provide Consistent Care at https://amzn.to/4dzDMy8

Dignity in Dying: A Thoughtful Approach to Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking at https://amzn.to/3AA5E6P

Hospice Medication Handbook: A Caregiver's Guide to Comfort Medications at https://amzn.to/3Aq5Bus

Palliative Sedation: A Compassionate Approach at https://amzn.to/4dBJm3a

Nourishing Hope: A Caregiver's Guide to End-of-Life Nutrition at https://amzn.to/3TbqUGE

Validation and Compassion: A Guide to Connecting with Terminally Ill Loved Ones at https://amzn.to/4dT0QIz

Palliative Care vs Hospice Care: Making Informed Decisions at https://amzn.to/3Ba4srg

Understanding Your Rights in Hospice Care: A Guide for Patients and Families at https://amzn.to/4eIZ4K4

When It's Time for Hospice: A Compassionate Guide for Families and Caregivers at https://amzn.to/4dHdV6O

The Caregiver's Lifeline: Self-Care in End-of-Life Care at https://amzn.to/3Nsl54m

Series: Holistic Nurse: Skills for Excellence at https://amzn.to/3ZkFuiK (1 book published; 1 in progress)

Compassionate Care in Conflict: A Nurse's Guide to Managing Combative Patients (currently in progress)

Dementia Staging Mastery: A Nurse's Guide to Dementia Assessment at https://amzn.to/4dSiUCz

Series: Dementia Care Essentials at https://amzn.to/4g3ofbY (11 books)

Dementia Caregiver Essentials: Comprehensive Guide for Dementia Care at https://amzn.to/4dQBDi2 (this is a combination of the ten books below)

Anger Management in Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3MpBBl6

CPAP and Oxygen for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/4dN3xer

Diabetes Care for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3Me0CQk

Hallucination Management for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3AoxS4r

Infection Awareness in Dementia Care: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/4dA7raW

Medication Compliance for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3YOost9

Music Therapy for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3TmkNzx

Nutrition for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3yYmCeJ

Placement for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3MdWxvl

Sundowning Management for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3WQ17ot

 

Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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