196 Six-Year Anniversary Reflections and CPR Considerations at End of Life

196  Six-Year Anniversary Reflections and CPR Considerations at End of Life

In episode 196 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, marks what she considers the podcast's six-year anniversary since beginning work on it in August 2020 and reflects on how it grew far beyond the 20 episodes she originally expected. She highlights a recent Facebook post from The Hospice Heart by nurse educator Gabby Jimenez about her brother's end-of-life and CPR experience, encourages listeners to read it, and notes plans to invite Gabby back after her prior appearance on episode 168. Marie discusses key considerations about CPR at end of life, especially for elderly patients, including risks like fractures due to weakened bones and low likelihood (less than 5%) of leaving the hospital after CPR, urging families to discuss these realities in advance. She invites listeners to share personal stories by emailing her.

00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer

00:29 Episode Intro and Host

00:49 Six Year Podcast Milestone

01:42 Gabby Jimenez Spotlight

02:37 CPR End of Life Realities

03:09 Risks for Elderly Patients

03:35 Making the CPR Decision

04:28 Share Your Story Invite

05:25 Closing Thanks and Subscribe

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