Death Doula on The Pitt!

Death Doulas Get A Shout Out On The Pitt on Season 2 Episode 5!

In the first season of The Pitt, we got to hear renown Dr. Ira Byock's 'four most important words at the end of life', which are: Thank you, I Love You, Please forgive me, I forgive you.

Now, in the second season, we got to relish a scene with a death doula (with the red hair and braid in the photo) supporting a family in a medical crisis. She was depicted as a caring, compassionate, support person, who was there to help as needed.

Although we are not medical licensed professionals, we can advocate for our clients. She encouraged more pain killers and took on finding the things her client would need after being released from the ER, a wheelchair, hospital bed, etc. These are products hospice typically provides, if there is a diagnosis of 6 months or less to live.

Over the five years since I have been an end of life doula, I have seen the field explode. There are so many of us doing this work of companioning and honoring folks as they and their loved ones prepare for death and dying, with grace, compassion, and humility.

The Pitt is known for doing alot of research with medical professionals to make the show as realistic and accurate as possible. They also include the human touches that make the show poignant, touching and real.

It’s a big day for death doulas, and a big step for creating positive death experiences for all.