Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC)

Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC) representatives Leigh Hartenberg and KaLee Mohrman discuss the differences and definitions of hospice and palliative care, the evolution of end-of-life care and the need for early planning with regular updates in advanced care directives. More information can be found on the Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care website: mnhpc.org :01 Leigh and KaLee introductions 2:00 Why advanced care planning? 3:39 Recommended time to begin conversations surrounding advanced care planning 8:32 Difference between hospice and palliative care 11:50 How the philosophy of hospice care has changed 14:00 The goal of hospice care 14:06 What does futility care entail? 16:00 Hospice care is not giving up 18:40 Support for hospice patients and their caregivers 20:39 How does one choose which hospice program to use? 23:05 Hospice professionals - a calling 24:25 What to ask in an informational interview with hospice providers 25:25 Advance care plan or hospice conversation first? 29:05 Can a person change their health care directive change? 30:20 Benefits and risks of interventions listed in directive 30:42 How often to review and update health care directive 31:30 Talking with your physician and/or specialist 33:42 Resources and support at MNHPC 36:30 TIP - reach out to hospice as soon as you know you have no further treatment options