Preparing the Way - End of life doula foundation and intensive training’s Post

Continuity of care is very important for anyone advancing in age or approaching the end of life. As end of life doulas, it's our job to bridge the gap between the medical care provided and the many and varied other aspects of end of life through practical, emotional, physical and spiritual support. We can provide that all-important continuity of care. Continuity of care has been shown, repeatedly, to result in better care outcomes for people – better experiences, greater satisfaction in care, quicker treatment, increased treatment adherence, and improved outcomes for individuals and those close to them. Unfortunately, finding continuity of care in our healthcare system can be difficult. Particularly when the active dying stage is treated as a medical event, as it so often is, this may mean lots of lights, sirens and emergency visits, and the chances of receiving the same care each time are unlikely. As end of life doulas, we couldn't possibly do our jobs without the tremendous support and expertise of medical and nursing personnel. And, that is also why our role is so very crucial. Because we CAN do it. We have the time to sit with our clients and those close to them and talk. We have the time to be emotionally available, to make sure they've understood their diagnosis, the care directives, the doctors' recommendations and support options. We can provide them with the continuity of care and support they need and deserve. #doula #EndOfLife #EndOfLifeDoula #PalliativeCare #PreparingTheWay #ContinuityOfCare #healthcare

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