Hospital & Healthcare Management October 17, 2024
Hospice care is a specialized form of care designed to provide comfort and support for individuals facing terminal illnesses. It focuses on improving the quality of life, managing pain, and offering emotional and spiritual support during the final stages of life.
Deciding when someone qualifies for hospice care can be a sensitive and complex process. Here are factors to consider:
1. Terminal Diagnosis
The most critical factor in qualifying for hospice care is having a terminal diagnosis. Generally, a person is considered terminal if their physician determines that their life expectancy is six months or less, assuming the illness runs its usual course.
Common conditions that might result in a hospice referral include advanced stages of cancer, heart failure, chronic...
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