Understanding Palliative Care with Dr. Matthew Tyler
From The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide by Candace Dellacona, Offit Kurman
April 2, 2026 · 37 min · Season 3 · Episode 20
About this episode
Candace Dellacona discusses the importance of palliative care with Dr. Matthew Tyler, highlighting its differences from hospice and providing guidance for families.
Candace Dellacona speaks with Dr. Matthew Tyler, hospice and palliative care physician and founder of How to Train Your Doctor, about why palliative care should begin earlier—and how it differs from hospice. They break down what families need to know about timing, insurance, and the real gaps in in-home care. Dr. Tyler also shares practical guidance on requesting referrals, navigating family dynamics, and planning ahead with the right decision maker. (00:00) - Understanding Palliative Care with Dr. Matthew Tyler (01:00) - What Palliative Care Is (02:30) - Why Dr. Matthew Tyler Started Social Media (03:42) - Palliative Care vs Hospice (06:59) - What Palliative Teams Do (08:09) - Why the Confusion Persists (10:49) - How to Ask for a Referral (16:05) - Training Doctors to Talk Goals (21:30) - Handling Family Disagreements (25:35) - Values Based Decision Makers (27:44) - Spiritual and Cultural Beliefs (29:31) - Insurance and Coverage Basics (31:39) - Hospice Benefits and Gaps (34:10) - What Families Wish They Knew (35:28) - Final Thanks and Wrap Up To learn more about How to Train Your Doctor, visit https://howtotrainyourdoctor.com/ Follow How To Train Your Doctor on social media…
People in this episode
Host: Candace Dellacona
Guest: Dr. Matthew Tyler
Topics covered
- palliative care
- hospice
- family dynamics
- insurance
- in-home care
- decision making
Keywords
- palliative care
- hospice
- family care
- insurance
- referrals
- decision makers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: How to Train Your Doctor
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