108 Remix: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care: Insights from Dr. John Mulder

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     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.   Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information   Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5  The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/  Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com