“Good death” is a term used often in end-of-life care – but what does it actually mean? The answer is different for everyone. Shaped by values, culture, relationships and personal wishes, dying well isn’t a checklist. It’s a deeply personal question worth exploring. This blog looks at what the research tells us, and who gets to decide.
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End of Life Doulas and Hospital Bed Block: A Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Palliative Care Australia has warned that hospital bed block is rising because people lack enough support in the community. This article explores how End of Life Doulas work alongside clinical teams to help people remain safely at home, reduce unnecessary hospital stays and improve end of life care for families and carers.
Transforming End of Life Care with Doulas
End of Life Doulas can fill critical gaps in aged and acute care by providing emotional support, presence, and guidance where clinical teams are stretched. Recent research from Flinders University and BMC Palliative Care highlights why it’s time to formally integrate End of Life Doulas into multidisciplinary care models.
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