{"id":298,"date":"2020-04-23T21:34:16","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.angelscarehospice.com\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2020-04-23T21:43:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:43:07","slug":"10-facts-about-hospice-duplicate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.angelscarehospice.com\/10-facts-about-hospice-duplicate\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospice Myths and Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MYTH: Hospice is giving up.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> Hospice is medical care focusing on the goal of comfort and dignity for someone whose is living with a life-limiting illness. It is, in fact, the \u201csomething more\u201d for someone who has been told nothing more can be done for them.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: Hospice is only for cancer patients.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> Not anymore. When hospice began in the U.S. in the mid-1970s, most hospice patients had cancer. Today, while many hospice patients have cancer, the majority have other life-limiting illnesses such as end-stage heart, lung or kidney disease, or Alzheimer\u2019s and other dementias.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: Hospice is where you go to die.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> The vast majority of hospice patients receive care in whatever setting they call \u2018home\u2019 \u2013 which includes private residences, assisted living communities, hospitals and long-term-care facilities. In some instances, hospice is a \u2018place\u2019 for people whose pain cannot be adequately managed in their home setting.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: Hospice means I\u2019m going to die soon.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> Studies show exactly the opposite. Although hospice care neither hastens death nor prolongs life, patients with certain illnesses actually live somewhat longer with hospice care than those with the same illness who don\u2019t choose hospice care. And regardless of the illness, patient\/family satisfaction with services received are consistently higher when hospice is involved.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: You can\u2019t keep your own doctor if you enter a hospice program.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> Your family doctor or specialist is encouraged to remain engaged in your care. The Hospice Physician works closely with your doctor \u2013 who knows you better (medically) than anyone else \u2013 to determine the specific medical needs that will be addressed in your individual plan of care.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: It is the doctor\u2019s responsibility to bring up hospice.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> While it is the physician\u2019s responsibility to determine whether a patient meets the medical eligibility criteria to receive hospice services, it is appropriate for the patient (or caregiver) to initiate the discussion if they choose. Since hospices consistently hear from their patients\/families that they wish they had gotten hospice care sooner, it is a good idea to let the physician know AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS that you are open to discussing hospice care at the appropriate time.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: If you choose hospice care you won\u2019t get other medical care.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> While the hospice team will provide all aspects of care for the illness that qualifies you for hospice services, you are still free to seek treatment for unrelated illnesses or conditions. For example, if you are receiving hospice care for heart disease, you can still get treatment for a broken bone.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: Hospice requires a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Order.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> The purpose and benefit of hospice care is to allow for a peaceful passing in a comfortable and familiar setting like home with loved ones near. While many people wish to have a DNR to avoid unnecessary medical intervention and hospitalization, you are not required to have a DNR to receive hospice care.<\/p>\n\n

MYTH: All hospices are the same.<\/strong>
\n\tTRUTH:<\/strong> There are thousands of hospices in the United States. If they participate with Medicare, as most do, they are required to provide certain services to the patient and documentation to the government. In that respect, they are the same. The point is that all hospices (that participate with Medicare) meet the same basic requirements although there likely are differences from one provider to the next.<\/p>\n\n

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