Does Hospice approve of End of Life Doulas?
YES. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization ( NHPCO ) is the membership organization for all the hospices in the US. The have just put together…
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Is there a government licensure for End of Life Doulas?
No End of Life Doulas are a Non-Medical Profession. Just like the establishment of Birth Doulas 40 years ago. This is not regulated by a government license.
Are there any national organizations regulating the standards and scope of practice for the End of Life Doula Profession?
YES! ( NEDA ) The National End of Life Doula Alliance has set a national practicum with Core Competencies for the practice of professional End of Life…
What services and support will hospice provide for me after my loved one has died? What does the End of Life Doula provide for grief support?
Most hospice teams leave a case after the patient has died. Many times families are feeling this as another loss. Hospice does offer bereavement services for up…
Does insurance cover the services of an End of Life Doula?
No. End of Life Doulas are private pay. All “companion” services such as Home Instead, Visiting Angels, Comfort Keepers etc. are all private pay. Most End of…