What is Hospice?
Considered to be
the model for quality, compassionate
care at the end of life, hospice care involves a
team oriented approach to expert medical care, pain
management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly
tailored to the patient's needs and wishes. Support is
extended to the patient's loved ones, as well. At the
center of hospice is the belief that each of us has the
right to die pain free and with dignity, and that our
families will receive the necessary support to allow us
to do so. The focus is on caring, not curing and, in
most cases, care is provided in the patient's home.
Hospice care also is provided in freestanding hospice
facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes and other
long term care facilities. Hospice services are available
to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness.
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