Look and Listen

Biography

JD Guinn has more than fourteen years hospice experience. Through his many years of direct patient care in numerous roles, he has accumulated a vast wealth of information regarding the dying experience. As a registered nurse, his primary objective was the medical management of symptoms. Often though, his close relationships with the patients and families that he served, provided opportunities for him to explore the emotional and spiritual aspects of dying as well. He shares his knowledge and experience in his book, "The Fine Art of Dying'. As a patient advocate, Jack now works directly with patients and families in a consulting role to help them with their unique needs. Jack also provides consulting services to hospice organizations helping them provide more responsive, compassionate, and individualized comprehensive care plans for their patients. Contact him here for information about consultations, speaking engagements or seminars. http://www.fineartofdying.com/contact/

Inspiration

My patients and families, while working in hospice, inspired me to write 'The Fine Art of Dying'. It was very rewarding to make such a huge difference each day working in this field. Daily, I was thanked profusely by these families that needed guidance for this difficult time. I noticed that the issues were similar with each patient and family. I was going out daily and giving the same message to new faces. Although each of us grieve and cope with death and dying in different ways, the basic needs and desires are similar. Many of my patients and families encouraged me to write a book to help others cope with the dying process...and so I have.