Death Doula (finals set 3) Exam All Possible Questions and Answers with complete solution

Goal of Death Doula Ottawa - - To bring death and dying back into our homes and community Why is it so important to reclaim death and dying in our community - - Our culture o Death phobic society: Anxiety, fear, terror o Death not a natural part of life o Want to die at home but most won't o Brings fear and terror to thinking about dying - Other cultures o Healthy relationship to death and dying - Death Doulas are working to improve our culture; reclaim it as a normal part of life; see being with a dying person as peaceful History of Death and Community Care --> Dying in Institutions - - 1930 - 30% died in hospitals - 1950 - 50% died in hospitals - 1994 - 77% died in hospitals - Today - 65% die in hospitals - Peaked in 1994 - Increased due to globalization, industrialization and socialization - they have changed the dying process dramatically The Role of a Death Doula - - To coach a dying person and the family through the entire experience - Helping them plan for the last days of life - Supporting them emotionally, spiritually, and physically through the labor of dying - Helping the family emotionally after the death - Death doulas provide support during upheaval and uncertainty o Compassion and empathyo Advocacy and companionship o Presence, knowledge, and assistance - They help clients come in touch with own mortality o Anger, denial, fear, acceptance - Give them the time other professionals might not have; support system beyond what is able to be provided by health care system - Make the dying process more human Who are Death Doulas? - - Henry Fersko-Weiss - founder of Death Doulas - AKA death midwives, death care practitioners 'Holding Space' - - Willing to walk alongside another person whatever journey they are on with unconditional empathy - No judgement, not trying to fix them or impact the outcome Advanced Care Planning - - 74% of Canadians thought about it - 34% of Canadians spoke about it with a family member - 13% of Canadians documented it Forms of Advanced Care Planning - - Power of Attorney (POA) o Someone who can communicate their wishes - Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR) o Not performing cardio after death - Wil - Advanced Directives - Exit Planner o Organize important documents, contact info, makes this time easier for you and those you leve behindMeaning and Legacy - - Discuss what to expect in the last days and make decisions about the last days; maintain a sense of autonomy and expect questions and answer honestly; think about how you want your passing moment to look, sound, smell, and feel - Search for meaning of your life - Legacy - how to be remembered o Social, intellectual, and spiritual being - Legacy projects o What do you want to pass on so that people remember you when you are gone; helps cope with the process o Provides closure with life and relationships