Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey toward the future of hospice and palliative care! We're thrilled to bring you along as we chat with our distinguished guest, Marian Grant. As an accomplished palliative care nurse practitioner and consultant for industry powerhouses like C-TAC, CAPC, and NPHI, Marian has a wealth of experience and unique insights to share.

First, we'll explore Marian’s fascinating career transition from the world of advertising to the front lines of nursing. What inspired such a change? And how does her diverse background inform her approach to patient care? We'll delve into these questions and more.

Marian also shares her visionary ideas for a possible revamp of the hospice benefit system. Picture this: care that is tailored to individual needs, enabling patients to access palliative services wherever they feel most comfortable. We'll also discuss the pressing need for more adaptable services, along with innovative strategies to identify individuals who might require care earlier than the typical six-month prognosis.

As we venture further, we navigate the crossroads of palliative care and a host of specialties such as oncology, heart failure, and dialysis. We dig deep into the compelling evidence showing the cost benefits and overall impact of integrating palliative care alongside ongoing treatments.

A discussion with Marian wouldn't be complete without marketing insights from Marian, a seasoned consultant, who highlights the importance of showcasing the true benefits of palliative care. Instead of spouting off impersonal statistics, we learn to tell heartening stories that truly illuminate the transformative power of palliative care for those contending with serious illnesses. Tune in, learn, and be inspired!

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Guest
Marian Grant,
A consultant who works with CTAC, CAPC,
and NPHI on policy and with others on Messaging

Host
Chris Comeaux,
President / CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network

https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/rethinking-and-redesigning-the-future-of-hospice-and-palliative-care

Podcast Quote:

"Stop using old hands as the visual for palliative care."  -  Marian Grant


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