108 Remix: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care: Insights from Dr. John Mulder
- 108 Remix: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care: Insights from Dr. John Mulder Marie Betcher RN 35:23
108 Remix-Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care: Insights from Dr. John Mulder
In episode 108 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN revisits episodes 30 and 31 with Dr. John Mulder, a pioneering expert in palliative care. Dr. Mulder shares his journey into the specialty, clarifies the differences between palliative and hospice care, and discusses the importance of early palliative referrals. He emphasizes the role of a compassionate care team in improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and highlights the benefits of integrating Technology in end-of-life care. Through poignant stories, Dr. Mulder illustrates the profound impact of palliative and hospice care, urging listeners not to fear the process and to seek out the resources available for optimal quality of life.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:29 Episode Overview and Affiliates
01:29 Introducing Dr. John Mulder
02:17 Dr. Mulder’s Journey into Palliative Care
04:28 Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care
08:13 Challenges in Palliative and Hospice Referrals
10:34 Pediatric and Geriatric Palliative Care
11:43 Benefits of Early Palliative Care
15:50 Technology in End-of-Life Care
18:55 Personal Stories and Experiences
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