So much is written about the two most evident benefits of hospice services for patients – symptom relief and pain management. I’d like to write about the benefits for the family of hospice patients, which are similar – and can be just as profound. I’m writing from professional knowledge. …
Of course a patient or the Patient’s POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTHCARE (POAHC) may refuse hospice care or any other care that may be offered/suggested. Patients will sometimes refuse further chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery or feeding tubes. First, it is important to consider why hospice was ordered or discussed. In …
What is hospice? Hospice is a program designed to provide palliative care and emotional support to the terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is maintained and family members may be active participants in care. ~Merriam-Webster, 2021 Who qualifies? To be admitted to hospice …
One of the most common questions is “what should I expect when my loved one is dying?” With that question comes a lot of fear and anxiety for some. Once people understand and know what to anticipate, some of that stress is at least reduced. Everyone presents differently and their …
