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Hospice Care. Have you thought about it?. Purpose Of It. The goal is to help people who are dying have peace, and comfort. They also give medical, psychological, and sometimes even spiritual support. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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HOSPICE CAREHave you thought about it?
PURPOSE OF IT
The goal is to help people who are dying have peace, and comfort.
They also give medical, psychological, and sometimes even spiritual support.
The caregivers do their best to control patient’s pain and other symptoms to make them as comfortable as possible.
WHER E & WHEN YO U CAN R ECEIVE THIS CAR E
Patients are usually accepted into hospice care when expected to live 6 months or less.
Hospice care can take place
•At home
•At a hospice center
•Hospital
•Skilled nursing facility
HEALTH CONDITIONS
Leading causes why people choose hospice care.
•Cancer
•End-stage Heart Disease
•End-stage Liver Disease
•Dementia
•Lung Disease
•End-stage Kidney Disease
•Other
WHAT SERVICES DO THEY PROVIDE?
Physician services
Nursing care
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy services
Medical social services
Home health aide services
Homemaker services
Medical supplies, including drugs and medical appliances
IS IT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU?
WORK CITED
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hospicecare.html
http://www.theconsumervoice.org/piecing-together-quality-long-term-care/what-services-does-hospice-provide
http://www.webmd.com/balance/tc/hospice-care-topic-overview
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