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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: Understanding the Key Differences

Seasons Hospice

Two terms that often arise in these conversations are palliative care and hospice care. In this months blog post, well break down the key differences between palliative care and hospice care, explore how they are delivered, who can benefit from them, and when each type of care is appropriate.

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

Shining Light Hospice

A Hospice patient can choose at any time to go to an ER or a Hospital, but depending on the cause, it may be an out of pocket expense. Read on as we discuss in more depth reasons a Hospice Patient may go to the Hospital, Revoking Hospice Benefits, and the difference between Hospice Care and Hospital Care.

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Pediatric Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

When we think of hospice care, it’s common to associate it with older adults nearing the end of their life. However, hospice care is not exclusive to the elderly. Pediatric hospice care exists for children facing life-limiting illnesses, a topic that is less spoken about but is equally crucial.

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How Long Can You Be in Palliative Care?

Seasons Hospice

In some cases, the advance directive will indicate that palliative care should be used without limitation until death occurs. This type of request is often made by those wishing to avoid life-prolonging treatments such as ventilation or artificial nutrition when there is no hope for recovery.