Most end-of-life crises are not sudden. They build over time as emotional, practical and relational needs go unmet. This article explores why crisis happens at the end of life, and how earlier, non-clinical support can change the experience for people, families and carers.
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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.
The Unique Value of Doulas in End of Life Care
End of Life Doulas complement medical care by offering the time, presence and advocacy clinical teams can’t always provide. From early planning to post-death support, we guide, listen and hold space, ensuring each person’s final journey is dignified, supported and true to their wishes.
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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