The "H Word": busting 6 hospice myths so you don't have to be afraid to talk about it

Patients, families, physicians and other clinicians are afraid of the "H word." Hospice got a bad rap and clinicians seem to get tongue tied when it is time to talk about it. But it doesn't have to be scary or depressing and it definitely shouldn't be seen as shameful or hope-stealing. In today's episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast you will learn to speak confidently about hospice to your patients with serious illness so that it becomes a service that they want rather than a conversation that they (and you) dread.If you'd like to learn tools to care effectively for your patients with serious or complex illness, sign up at www.integrativepalliative.com.Thanks for listening!- Dr Chiaramontehttps://twitter.com/drchiaramontehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deliachiaramonte/https://www.facebook.com/groups/931224730912640/Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/