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Hospice SocialWorkers, Hospice Chaplains and even Hospice Aides are now being asked to work from home, calling in and checking on patients via phone, while many hospices are even laying off team members. Visit [link] for more information about hospice, and/or to access other hospice blogs and articles.
Understanding these differences can help you make an informed decision about which provider is right for you. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and socialworkers , to provide comprehensive care to patients. You can refer to this detailed guide.
Michele: Yeah, so in May of 2018, there was an article by Suleika Jaouad in the New York Times Magazine, and they spent about two weeks in our hospice with us learning about the work that’s done. And what she found most compelling was the work of the peer workers. We have medical socialworkers who support the patients.
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