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Pediatric Hospice Care

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

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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.