Essay On Hospice

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The topic discussion on hospice invariably leaves a feeling of inspiration. Additionally, hearing stories on how there are resources provided that offer great care and improve patients end of life quality leaves a feeling of relief that this resource is provided to the community and I become intrigue when hearing the type of care that is offered to hospice patients. To say nothing of, my feelings of inspiration comes from hearing about the role that each person has in hospice, such as the role of a chaplain, social worker, and nurse. In addition, a particular topic that I discovered intriguing is music therapy. Notably, I feel inspired that there are people out in the community assisting and improving patients lives who are near the end of their life. Additionally, hearing about how there is spiritual healing from a chaplin, education from a social worker, and care from a nurse is what I found inspiring through the speech on hospice since these roles seem so little when I first heard about them yet with further education, every person's role leaves an appreciable impact and with knowing that there are people who can alleviate the …show more content…

Additionally, roles in hospice such as chaplains, social workers, and nurses are so vital and I find people that work in these roles inspiring. Accordingly, I feel glad that I know that hospice is provided and if I were to ever be in a situation where a dying family member or myself go through medical issues and may need hospice then I feel happy that I would not be in the position where I would say, “I wish I knew about hospice sooner”. To say nothing of, music therapy seems great and I am glad that I have little insight on such therapy since music therapy seems to assist patients incredibly as well. Nonetheless, all of the roles mentioned are inspiring and I am glad that hospice is a resource that is

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