Sep 22, 2024
Navigating Hospice Care: Insights from Derek J. Flores, RN
In Episode 115 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN,
replays an insightful conversation from Episode 36 with Derek J.
Flores, RN.
Derek, a seasoned hospice nurse and author, shares his experiences
and wisdom on hospice care, discussing his bestseller 'Seven Keys
to a Peaceful Passing,' caregiving dynamics, the phases of dying,
the importance of honesty, and the impact of communication on
patient and family outcomes. They also explore the controversial
topic of physician-assisted suicide, emphasizing natural death and
the importance of bereavement services. To enrich the experience,
Derek introduces his latest book, 'Letters to a Hospice Nurse,' and
its companion workbook 'My Letter,' which aim to preserve patient
stories and aid in the grieving process.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:55 Meet Derek J. Flores, RN
01:52 Discussing 'Seven Keys to a Peaceful
Passing'
05:00 Understanding Hospice Caregiver Dynamics
06:33 Stages of Dying: Transitioning and Active
Dying
07:35 The Role of Humor in Hospice Care
09:59 Addressing Family Dynamics and
Truth-Telling
12:44 Thoughts on Death with Dignity and Physician-Assisted
Suicide
15:59 The Natural Dying Process and Grieving
19:43 Derek's Favorite Patient Story
26:56 The Importance of Hospice Bereavement
Services
28:48 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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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