Pathway
Communication: Words that Heal
- 1Never Words in Hospice
Learn which phrases can damage trust in hospice conversations and what clinicians can say instead to preserve clarity, dignity, and connection.
- 2Managing Expectations in Hospice: The Underrated Skill That Impacts Everything
Learn how clear forecasts, realistic service expectations, and simple care plans can reduce caregiver distress and protect trust in hospice.
- 3The Cosmic Sleep: Words We Whisper and Why They Matter
Explore why people use euphemisms for death and how hospice clinicians can balance cultural humility with clear, compassionate language.
- 4The Many Ways We Do Not Say Die
A poem and reflection on the many ways people avoid saying die and why clear language still matters at the bedside.
- 5When the Calendar Turns: Three Timelines That Shape New Year’s on Hospice
Use three hospice timelines to recognize post-holiday decline, update the care plan, and align expectations with what matters now.