- What does the hospice admission process involve?
- What specific assistance does hospice provide for home-based patients?
- Can I continue to work with my personal physician?
- Is there any special equipment or changes I have to make in my home before hospice care begins?
- Does hospice do anything to make death come sooner?
- Is caring for the patient at home the only place hospice care can be delivered?
- How does hospice “manage pain”?
- Will medications prevent the patient from being able to talk or know what’s happening?
- What kind of services are available after-hours?
- Can I continue to receive other medical care and services?
- What happens if I need to go to the hospital?
Different hospices have different levels of expertise, philosophies of care, and approaches to supporting patients and families. Here are some questions every family should ask as they’re considering which hospice to use:
Patients and families often don’t know how to go about learning more about hospice – or how to find the hospice that is right for them. This site will help you with the decision making process.
