Compassion in Action: Pain & Symptom Management with Dr. Leigh Anderson

In this episode of Better Together, Our Hospice Medical Director Dr. Leigh Anderson joins host Steph Caine to discuss how hospice teams proactively manage pain and symptoms to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life. Dr. Anderson explains the importance of being proactive with care, the use of “comfort kits” to support families in the middle of the night, and how equipment and medication adjustments can make daily life easier. He also addresses common concerns about reducing medications and the safe use of opioids in hospice. Through the story of a patient whose quality of life transformed with the right support, Dr. Anderson highlights the true purpose of hospice: focusing on what matters most to each patient and their family. Whether it’s managing shortness of breath, calming agitation, or offering emotional and spiritual support, this conversation shows how hospice care is about more than medicine—it’s about making every moment count