20MHT BONUS w/ Sandra Lindsay: Understanding cultural barriers to hospice

On this bonus episode Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MA, MBA, RN, speaks with Tara Liberman, DO, executive director for Northwell Health’s Hospice Care Network, about the role that culture plays in end-of-life care. They discuss racial disparities in the use of hospice, how cultural beliefs can actually influence people’s perception of pain, and what providers need to know to deliver care in a culturally sensitive manner.  This bonus edition of 20-Minute Health Talk continues the conversation from the previous episode, which featured Dr. Liberman and Mia Clar, MD, another palliative care expert. They dispelled 6 common myths about hospice. Listen to that episode here.  Podcast transcript. Chapters: 00:01 - Intro 01:30 - Racial disparities in hospice utilization  02:44 - Factors driving hesitancy  03:39 - Varying perceptions of pain 05:12 - Pain management at the end of life 05:58 - Addressing misconceptions 07:39 - Elevating life 08:49 - Breaking down barriers 11:04 - Signs a loved one may benefit from hospice 11:34 - Criteria for hospice 12:29 - Preparing for a delicate conversation 12:35 - Dealing with guilt More from the experts Dr. Liberman explains the difference between palliative care vs hospice. Dr. Mia Clar explains 5 things experts need to know about hospice. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.