Podcasts Health Grave to Great with Tracy Wood 03: The Difference Between Hospice & Palliative Care with Dr. Greg Phelps

03: The Difference Between Hospice & Palliative Care with Dr. Greg Phelps

Published: Aug. 6, 2020, 8:30 a.m.

On this episode, Tracy sits down with Dr. Greg Phelps, author of \u201cThe Education of a Hospice Doctor.\u201d Tracy and Dr. Phelps talk about going through his mother\u2019s end of life hospice situation and how that experience forced him to go back to school to provide better end of life care.

  • How to determine the difference between hospice or palliative care (2:30)
  • Reframing death as a part of life (8:14)
  • The prevalence of palliative and hospice care throughout the country (12:34)
  • Why hospice is such a rewarding career for caregivers(14:58)

Dr. Phelps is an outstanding leader in our space. We\u2019re so thankful for his transparency and willingness to share insights alongside his personal care with end of life experiences. Thank you, Greg!\xa0

Grave to Great is a weekly conversation that seeks to reframe end of life conversations and hospice care, and is hosted by the CEO of Alleo Health, Tracy Wood. For more information, or to subscribe, please visit https://www.gravetogreat.com/.\xa0