Hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos set the record straight on what hospice is and is not about in this episode. They address the top ten misconceptions people have about hospice care, misconceptions that hold people back from choosing hospice for themselves or loved ones. Pam and Linda both have practical experience in hospice and share stories from their book, “Cracking the Hospice Code: Your Nurse Advocates Debunk the Top Ten Misconceptions of Hospice”, that will change minds about the reality of hospice.

The top ten misconceptions addressed include the belief that hospice is only for people with one foot already in the grave, that hospice will involve a lot of out-of-pocket expense, that morphine kills, and even the misconception that once someone enters hospice, they can’t leave. Pam and Linda debunk each of the ten myths with facts and truths about what hospice care really involves. They tell stories of clients who greatly benefited from hospice. And they provide assurance that the needs and wants of the client in care are of the utmost priority.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• “Cracking the Hospice Code: Your Nurse Advocates Debunk the Top Ten Misconceptions of Hospice” by Linda Kritikos, R.N. and Pam Dunwald, R.N.
• Free Checklist and Guide "Should I Consider Hospice?"

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