Instructional Videos for Hospice Palliative care

These short excerpts highlight the warm educational style of teaching of instructional videos available from Life and Death Matters. Videos feature guest speakers experienced in hospice palliative care presenting their tips and care strategies for providing excellent care for the dying.

These videos are useful for students, caregivers and family to learn more about specific aspects of hospice palliative care. Videos will often open doors for difficult discussions and help family as well as students to understand symptom management, self care and to develop a deeper understanding of the experiences of dying.

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"Managing Pain"

Kath Murray uses a role play with a family member to teach about appropriate information sharing and ways to manage pain in the dying.

"Dyspnea and Breathlessness"

Watch and participate in this video to experience what dyspnea feels like, learn about the need to acknowledge and treat dyspnea, and understand ways to manage dyspnea.

"Boundaries and Self Care"

Learn with counselor Elizabeth Causton about the importance of caring for yourself so that you can provide excellent care for the dying.

Living with Dying  (no preview available)

An insightful look into one couple's journey of living with dying - featuring Don Trapnell and Deanna Hutchings.

Don and Deanna share insights, thoughts, and emotions from their experiences since Don's diagnosis. They are practical. articulate and philosophical as they discuss this journey and their committment to improving end of life care.

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