Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Show notes-


Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare


Guest- Penny Smith, BSN, RN, CHPN

- Started nursing career as an LPN

-40 years young started nursing school

- Currently works as Hospice quality nurse

- Lives in Washington State

- Tik Tok Queen uses it for teaching about dying, death, end of life care https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicenursepenny?_t=8otVRsZMTNb&_r=1

Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

Story (theme) Dr. G met Nurse Penny in person ‘End Well 2023’ Hospice Table Talk https://youtu.be/MyzQyvWJGtc?si=xKX3fqw8YmlUe5p1


​ Educate -Teaching points

- Death anxiety is common in our society. It’s IMPORTANT to have conversations about healthcare options as health changes. JAMA Internal Medicine article published online November 6, 2023 “Talking About Dying” https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2811178?utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=110723

- Penny helped raise money for a dying 25 year old named Amanda in 2022 (with bestie Hospice Nurse Julie) https://www.tiktok.com/@justsomecancerkid?_t=8nnfTcQDoHD&_r=1

​- Strong emotional boundaries are needed for death workers to continue providing care for those in need.


​ Empower -A valuable a resource

https://www.hospicenursepenny.com

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