Hospice workers share lessons on life and death care
Nurses in Missouri discuss their experiences providing comfort-focused care to patients with terminal diagnoses.
Redefining the hospice role
One nurse practitioner describes hospice as a gift that allows patients to stay at home. She notes that families can choose what they eat while receiving support for their final days. This work began after she moved from intensive care units where treatment focused only on comfort measures.
Creating a gentle atmosphere
Staff prepare rooms by dimming lights to create a pleasant environment for goodbyes. Workers aim to relieve pain and distress rather than trying to prolong life. The goal is to ensure a good death experience through open conversations about end of life.
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