88 Dr. Kaishauna Guidry's Journey: From Medical School to Hospice Advocacy

In episode 88 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, a California-based mobile physician specializing in hospice care. Dr. Guidry discusses her journey into the hospice field, starting from her introduction to palliative care as a medical student to founding Mourning Dove Medical. She highlights her role as an educator and healthcare advocate through her podcasts and books aimed at enlightening both healthcare professionals and the public about hospice care. Dr. Guidry emphasizes the importance of early hospice involvement, shares personal impactful experiences with end-of-life care, and advocates for comprehensive patient and family education on hospice services. The episode also touches on palliative and concierge medicine, the significance of inter-professional collaboration, and the necessity of having conversations about hospice care early in the disease trajectory to ensure holistic and dignified end-of-life care.   00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained   00:36 Meet Dr. Kaishauna Guidry: A Trailblazer in Hospice Care   03:03 Dr. G's Journey: From Teacher to Hospice Physician   05:05 The Impact of Dr. G's Work: Books, Podcasts, and Advocacy   06:58 Understanding Concierge Medicine in Hospice Care   16:51 The Importance of Early Hospice Referral and Choosing the Right Agency   20:06 Sharing Profound End-of-Life Experiences   26:38 The Power of Communication in Hospice Care   33:19 Conclusion: The Legacy of Hospice Care and Final Thoughts     Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC  Contact:  Mourning Dove Medical CEO Providing Peace of Mind in Healthcare  https://mourningdovemedical.com/ Dr G at the Heart of Healthcare Kaishauna Guidry MD, HMDC Podcast #36 How to find the Best Hospice Agency:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-g-at-the-heart-of-healthcare/id1680843209?i=1000640745856 Join the Hospice Explained Patient/Family Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-communityht/home?invite=667651d96077439a642c827c Join the Hospice Explained Professional Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-professional/home?invite=667652074606c53e54a865f1     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