End-of-Life Discussions: Does Revealing a Bad Prognosis Rob a Patient of Hope?
Modern healthcare practices informed patient involvement in decision making. Nevertheless, the debate about whether to discuss life expectancy (or prognosis)…
Modern healthcare practices informed patient involvement in decision making. Nevertheless, the debate about whether to discuss life expectancy (or prognosis)…
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published a first-of-its kind study quantifying the healthcare cost reductions families realize…
It recently became 15% harder to access hospice care. This stems from a combination of Medicare compensation policies and the…
Helping the families of people with dementia is a major part of hospice care, but are hospice agencies being scrutinized…
While the roots of hospice date back centuries, the American hospice industry began in full in 1982 when the federal…
You may have heard that a friend or family member was in hospice but discharged for no longer qualifying. How…
A recent study out of The Ohio State University confirms that hospice reduces healthcare spending. Patients in hospice have medical…
With a 2% Medicare payment sequestration looming over hospice since 2013, news of a much needed raise comes with a…
Hospice aides visit the homes of patients. They assist with grooming, hygiene, light housekeeping, and more. Given the physical decline…
“Can I still see my doctor while in hospice?” There is a lot of confusion about this question, even among…