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Arranging
a
Bedside
Singing
visit
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Vocal music
used to support
the
journey
through the major
life-passages
of birthing
and dying 
Victoria, B.C.
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Please
read
Birthing ~
moving beyond, into this world,
or
Dying
~ moving beyond, out of this world
and then call 250-383-4065, or contact
us via email,
for further information or to arrange a visit
in the Victoria B.C. area.
Dying
or seriously ill patients
Visits can be arranged for
patients at home, or in the hospital, hospice,
or care facility in the Victoria area.Bedside
Singing visits are generally 20-40 minutes
although they may be shorter or longer, depending
on the response of the patient.If
the loved one is actively dying and/or not able
to communicate easily, the visit will also include
discussions with the family or caretakers
to review their expectations of Bedside Singing,
and the wishes of the loved one or their family.
A
form
acknowledging that the Bedside Singer has
no responsibility for the medical response of
the patient
must be signed by someone who has the right to
make decisions about the care of the loved one
(themselves, medical guardian or
family member, or caretakers).
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Birthing
mothersA
visit should be arranged before labour
in order to ensure that the mother is comfortable
with the Bedside Singer, and to
clarify birthing style and options (for
example, if a home birth needs to be moved to
a hospital, due to complications).If
at all possible, it is wise for the Bedside
Singer to meet with the birth midwife, doula
and/or birth-coach as well before the birth
as the singer will need to adjust to their practices
as well: and if there is no birth-coach available,
the birth
midwife may need to reply
on the singer for non-singing support.
A
form
acknowledging that the Bedside Singer
has no responsibility for the medical response
of the patient
must be signed by the mother.
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Fees/ExpensesIt
is our wish to keep this service available to
anyone who would find it useful in their own life-passage.Therefore,
there is no charge for the Bedside Singing
service
although it may require that the family/etc. cover
travel expenses.The
Bedside Singer will clarify what those
expenses would be before actualy visiting. Of
course, donations towards continuing the work
are always welcome.
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Please
use the left menu to navigate through the En~chanting
Beyond website,
and then contact
us for more information on Bedside Singing
in the Victoria B.C. area.
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