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End of Life Doulas
Individuals experienced in end of life care who are specially trained to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support for individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness or facing imminent death. Unlike hospice palliative care workers, doulas are not healthcare professionals and do not provide medical care. The profession is not regulated.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.