<p>Show notes-</p><p><br></p><p>Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare </p><p><br></p><p>Guest</p><p>Ken Gorczyca</p><p>- Veterinarian and Death Doula</p><p>- Artist https://kengorczyca.com</p><p><br></p><p>Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. </p><p><br></p><p>1. Story (theme) Dr. Ken’s work began during the AIDS crisis. He now brings Spirit to Veterinary medicine with the movement towards in-home euthanasia. He believes in the important sacred moment of releasing our beloved animal companions at the end of their short lives. Dr. G correlates some insights to hospice care but has anxiety about this topic as a pet parent. A Clinical Ethicist Reflects on the Life and Death of a Beloved Pet - Ryan J Dougherty - ehospice https://ehospice.com/editorial_posts/a-clinical-ethicist-reflects-on-the-life-and-death-of-a-beloved-pet-ryan-j-dougherty/</p><p><br></p><p>2. Educate -Teaching point How in home euthanasia works. </p><p>- Before: learn love story</p><p>- During: sedation, favorite food, toys</p><p>- After: ceremonial ritual to acknowledge love. Cremation vs burial </p><p><br></p><p>3. Empower -Valuable resources </p><p>- Adopt an older pet https://muttville.org/ </p><p>- A gentle rest https://www.agentlerest.com</p><p>- Become a pet death doula https://learn.uvm.edu/program/companion-animal-end-of-life-doula-professional-certificate-online/</p><p><br></p><p>Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com</p><p>Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/5AF7YauCZmc?si=Flnph50F__qpbX0p#hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #PetLoss #Euthanasia #Dog #Dogs #Cat #Cats</p>