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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. In most cases, your primary caregiver is a family member or friend. This person coordinates with the hospice team.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

A study conducted by the Journal of Palliative Medicine found that many hospice patients still hold significant misperceptions regarding hospice’s role in their care. . Keep reading to learn more about the services Seasons Hospice provides to our patients. Hospice Care Services Overview.

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Common Hospice Myths Debunked

Traditions Health

Myth: Hospice Care Is Only for the Patient While the decision to enroll in hospice care should be made by the patient, hospice care services are not offered exclusively for the benefit of the patient. Patients with Medicare usually pay very little or nothing for hospice services.

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The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care

Traditions Health

In contrast to palliative care, hospice care is primarily for patients who have less than six months left to live and is tailored to assist them in managing their pain and discomfort, while helping their family transition and prepare for their loved one’s end-of-life.