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The Basics of Hospice Care
- Available for All Ages: Hospice care is not restricted to the elderly.
- Comfort-Oriented: Focuses on managing symptoms for a comfortable life.
- Location Flexibility: Patients mostly receive care at home, not in a facility.
- End-of-Life Support: Not about hastening death but improving quality of life.
Realities of Hospice Care
- Treatment Transition: Moves from curative to comfort care.
- Family Involvement: Decisions and goals are crucial for care.
- Cost Considerations: Hidden expenses families may not anticipate.
- Emotional Impact: Staff witness end-of-life scenarios that emotionally affect them.
Disadvantages of Hospice Care
- Transitioning from curative treatments to comfort care.
- Decision-making burdens for families.
- Hidden costs often overlooked.