No discussion of counseling in hospice would be complete without an acknowledgment of the little book that has become the
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Tag: hospice social work
Advice from hospice social workers on starting a new position
Yay me! Santa brought me a brand new hospice social work position! I am thrilled. For the last six months, I
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Hospice social workers: Before you can “be there,” you gotta get there
People who work with grief know the value of being present. Holding space. The ministry of presence. Just listening… The
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The sad truth about hospice IDTs: Rank always matters
Understanding how and what to communicate during the interdisciplinary team meeting is a good first step to understanding how to
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When family members decline hospice (Hospice social work lesson 2 learned while witnessing my grandfather’s care)
Did you know that even if someone calls your hospice and says, “Dad doesn’t need a social worker,” you still need to provide service?
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The highest priority of social work routine visits in hospice
The real reason for hospice social workers to make frequent routine visits, even when patients do not seem to have urgent psychosocial needs.
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DNRs & Hospice: clarifying the social worker’s role
This week we wrap up our discussion of advance directives as they relate to hospice social work. No discussion of
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Hospice and MPOAs: 3 reasons hospice patients need a proxy
Hospice and MPOAs: three tales of what can go wrong if the right person is not legally appointed as proxy and involved in planning.
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Hospice social workers: Help patients get more out of your service by listing what you provide
Make it easy for hospice patients and families to learn about what you do in their time with a visual aide they can keep handy in their home. Feel free to customize this list to reflect your strengths and the resources in your service area.
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Make a great first impression for new patients as a hospice social worker
Success as a hospice social worker depends on connecting well with patients. How to make a great first impression on new patients and family members.
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