Doula Model of Care
Doula Scope of Practice
Doula Scope of Practice
- Non-medical support. Doulas refrain from performing any clinical or medicalized tasks.
- Non-judgmental support. The doula does not impose her/his values on the client such as acting on biases in favor of one method.
- Family-centered approach. The individual and their family form the unit of care. Doulas do not take the place of partners, family members or other care providers.
- Holistic care. Doulas recognize the biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of the whole person and provide services in the context of this understanding.
- Empowerment. Doulas promote informed decision-making and foster maximum self-determination for the individual and family.
- Team members. Doulas are team players with a special role.
Doula Scope of Practice
Doula Scope of Practice
Doula Scope of Practice
- The essence of doula care is to provide non-medical, non-judgmental support and guidance to individuals and families through times of critical, transformative life change.
- EOL doulas foster self-determination in their clients by assisting them in gathering information and encouraging them to make informed choices that are right for them.
- For client needs outside of the doula’s scope of practice, the doula makes referrals to appropriate professionals and community resources.
- Doulas support is focused on, and adapted to, the unique needs and requirements of each family served.
- EOL doulas nurture, inform, support, guide, empower and comfort.
- EOL doulas work with other caregivers and members of the medical team.