HOSPICE CARE IN THE USA IS…
Hospice care in the USA is a special insurance benefit to provide enhanced palliative care to patients living with an advanced illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and their families. It also provides bereavement care for their families for at least 13 months after the patient’s death
5 NB: These Reference Cards do not replace careful clinical judgment specific to each patient / family situation. PCIC: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Curriculum is a collaborative effort of OhioHealth, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and other contributors. Permission to reproduce any or all of these PCIC Reference Cards is granted for non-commercial educational purposes only, provided that the attribution statement and copyright are displayed. To reproduce for all other purposes, contact Frank D. Ferris at info@pallmed.us. Copyright © Frank D Ferris 2013-2024. All rights reserved. V14.1, 2024
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