There are many myths about hospice care. Hospice can provide so many positive benefits to patients facing a terminal illness. It’s important to understand the truth about hospice and how it can benefit you and your family..  

Myth:
Hospice is a place.

Truth:
Hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on quality of life.

Myth:
Hospice care can only be delivered in a patient’s home.

Truth:
Hospice can be delivered anywhere a patient calls home including skilled nursing, assisted living and retirement facilities.

Myth:
The patient and family must be ready to accept impending death to elect hospice care.

Truth:
The patient must be eligible for hospice services, and must have a full understanding of hospice and the palliative (comfort), not the curative (will cure) nature of the treatment provided.


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