End-of-life care Hospice Life-prolonging treatment 
Palliverse
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
The family had received a phone call asking for the patient to return to the hospital for further treatment. This surprised the family and our hospice team as the patient had barely been in the inpatient unit for 24 hours, and the hospital asked them to return. By the afternoon the patient was more comfortable and able to sleep.
Seasons Hospice
MARCH 26, 2023
Similarly, individuals with multiple chronic conditions that require ongoing management may need to remain in palliative care for longer periods than those who do not have any other health issues. Advanced directives can also provide direction on how long someone should remain in palliative care.
GeriPal
MARCH 10, 2022
Ruth: Then in their values … interesting thing was that we found that all nursing homes, regardless of intensity, wanted to keep people with advanced dementia in the facility, and provide end of life care in the facility. It’s Forced to Choose: When Medicare Policy Disrupts End of Life Care.
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