# 171 Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas with Peter M. Abraham RN

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Podcast: [Hospice Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hospice-explained-3645914)
Published: 2026-01-18T18:00:27+00:00
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Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas with Peter M. Abraham RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN is joined by returning guest Peter Abraham, a registered nurse and certified End-of-Life Doula. Peter discusses his journey and the nature of working as an end-of-life doula, highlighting the importance of this role in providing non-medical support to patients and families during the dying process. He also touches on the challenges of operating in an unregulated industry and shares insights from his work on advanced care planning. Marie and Peter discuss the distinctions between the roles of nurses and doulas, and Peter explains how he integrates his nursing skills with his doula work. The episode also offers guidance on how to choose a qualified doula and the importance of thorough research. Additionally, Peter discusses his advanced care planning services and resources available through his website, Compassion Crossing. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:41 Meet Peter Abraham: A Dedicated Nurse 01:53 Understanding the Role of a Death Doula 02:37 Challenges and Ethics in the Doula Industry 04:36 Differentiating Between Doula and Nursing Roles 12:04 Advanced Care Planning: A Doula's Perspective 18:05 Navigating the Doula Profession 21:43 Peter Abraham's Publications and Future Plans 23:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://compassioncrossing.info/ If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the cloud9caresystem.com , When patients remain in the same position for e…

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