Published on 10/3/2024

What Services Does Hospice Provide?

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10/3/2024

Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care designed to provide comfort and support to individuals who are in the final stages of a terminal illness, focusing on the quality of life rather than curative treatment. Understanding hospice services can help families navigate this challenging time with greater ease and compassion.

Core Services of Hospice Care:

  1. Pain and Symptom Management: The primary goal is to keep the patient as comfortable as possible, managing pain and other symptoms such as nausea or shortness of breath, through medication and non-medical interventions.

  2. Emotional and Spiritual Support: Hospice care includes counseling and support for patients and their families to help them deal with the emotional and spiritual aspects …

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