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Can a Hospice Patient Go to the Emergency Room or Hospital?

Shining Light Hospice

While it is true that in order to qualify for Hospice Services, a patient must be certified with a terminal illness that may end life within six months, it is by no means inferior care. The focus of Hospice Care is not curative, meaning no traditional life prolonging treatment such as chemo or surgery are continued.