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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: Understanding the Key Differences

Seasons Hospice

Common conditions treated with palliative care include: Cancer Heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Kidney failure Alzheimers disease or other dementias Parkinsons disease A multidisciplinary team typically delivers palliative care, including doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and therapists.

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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.

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Pediatric Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

Chaplains may also be involved, providing spiritual support according to the family’s beliefs and preferences. For those struggling with questions about suffering, death, or the afterlife, chaplains can provide a listening ear and empathetic understanding, fostering spiritual resilience in the face of adversity.