Compassionate community structure and function: a standardised micro-model for end-of-life doulas and community members supporting those who wish to die at home
Background: End-of-life doulas are an emerging, non-medical support and advocacy role for the dying and their caregivers.As more and more people are dying at home, research shows end-of-life doulas are increasingly in demand as non-medical advocates and companions for the dying, and their friends and families.Compassionate communities are essential