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Hospice: The 4 Levels of Care

There are four levels of care provided by hospices in the United States. Every patient receiving hospice services will be on one of these four levels. A hospice patient...Read entire article »

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The 5 Stages of Dealing with Grief: What to Expect

Hospice provides bereavement care to the patient’s family and friends for at least one year after the patient’s death. Chaplains, social workers and a bereavement counselor provide ongoing support for...Read entire article »

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Hospice: The Interdisciplinary Team

Many people think the only reason someone should be on hospice is for pain control. However, hospice has several services to offer patients and their families. Hospice care is...Read entire article »

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3 Big Misconceptions About Hospice

Many people are misinformed about hospice and what it does for a patient. This lack of knowledge contributes to misconceptions. The following are just a few examples of the...Read entire article »

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What Is…Hospice and Hospice Care?

Hospice is a type of palliative care designed to support a patient through the last stages of a terminal illness, when the goal is no longer to cure the illness....Read entire article »