Myths And Misconceptions

The answer is yes. Obviously, we would like for you to call us first, most of the time we can initiate treatment to resolve the situation without hospitalization, and with our regular visits and communication with you and the facility staff, we...

Yes. If they are in the ER for observation they do not need to come off service, if they are admitted than they are discharged due to entering a non-contracted facility, as hospice is under Medicare part A and Medicare will not pay for both hospice...

One of the top facts about hospice everyone should know is that anyone can make a referral to hospice. If a family member, friend, or loved one believes a patient could benefit from hospice care, they are allowed to make a referral which will be...

NO. Hospice is actually a win-win situation. Should you choose to seek aggressive treatment, then we simply discharge your loved one from service, and if the treatments are unsuccessful your loved one can be re-admitted to our services. That's what...

That could not be farther from the truth. There is no statistical data that shows that the use of morphine in the doses provided to obtain an optimal comfort level for a hospice patient hastens anyone’s demise, as I said earlier a patient with...

The answer is NO they can remain a full code if you chose, however, I will tell you that in my 27 years caring for geriatric patients, I have NEVER seen CPR be successful on a geriatric patient and will tell you it is not a pretty sight which is a...

We have had patients that once they were admitted to our service and have their symptoms managed, obtain an optimal comfort level, their nutritional status improves, the mental and emotional status improves, they get stronger, their health status...