FAQ - VITAS Healthcare

Question 1

What is hospice? Hospice cares for patients with advanced illness by focusing on pain relief, symptom management, and emotional and spiritual end-of-life issues.

Accepted Answer

Hospice is palliative, not curative. In other words, hospice does not try to cure disease. Other indications include: Repeat trips to the emergency department Unrelieved pain Worsening cognitive function or increased confusion Frequent infections Sudden or progressive decline in physical functioning and eating Weight loss/difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath/oxygen dependence Get Detailed Eligibility Guidelines Hospice services can begin when a doctor decides the patient’s life expectancy i

Question 2

What are the signs that a patient might be ready for hospice services? When the burden of treatment outweighs the benefits and/or the patient has had multiple hospitalizations over the last several months, he or she might be ready for hospice.

Accepted Answer

Hospice is palliative, not curative. In other words, hospice does not try to cure disease. Other indications include: Repeat trips to the emergency department Unrelieved pain Worsening cognitive function or increased confusion Frequent infections Sudden or progressive decline in physical functioning and eating Weight loss/difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath/oxygen dependence Get Detailed Eligibility Guidelines Hospice services can begin when a doctor decides the patient’s life expectancy i

Question 3

When is the right time for hospice? Physicians, patients, and families should consider hospice services when medical treatments can no longer cure their disease and/or the symptom burden outweighs the benefits of treatment.

Accepted Answer

Hospice is palliative, not curative. In other words, hospice does not try to cure disease. Other indications include: Repeat trips to the emergency department Unrelieved pain Worsening cognitive function or increased confusion Frequent infections Sudden or progressive decline in physical functioning and eating Weight loss/difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath/oxygen dependence Get Detailed Eligibility Guidelines Hospice services can begin when a doctor decides the patient’s life expectancy i

Question 4

How can a physician know whether a patient will die in the next six months? The physician applies their best medical judgment to the situation.

Accepted Answer

Hospice is palliative, not curative. In other words, hospice does not try to cure disease. Other indications include: Repeat trips to the emergency department Unrelieved pain Worsening cognitive function or increased confusion Frequent infections Sudden or progressive decline in physical functioning and eating Weight loss/difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath/oxygen dependence Get Detailed Eligibility Guidelines Hospice services can begin when a doctor decides the patient’s life expectancy i

Question 5

What if the patient has special needs? The hospice plan of care is individualized to meet each patient’s needs. If special equipment (e.g., wheelchair, lift, trapeze bar, etc.) or therapies (e.g., respiratory therapy, physical therapy, etc.) are needed, the hospice provider offers these as part of its services.

Accepted Answer

Hospice is palliative, not curative. In other words, hospice does not try to cure disease. Other indications include: Repeat trips to the emergency department Unrelieved pain Worsening cognitive function or increased confusion Frequent infections Sudden or progressive decline in physical functioning and eating Weight loss/difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath/oxygen dependence Get Detailed Eligibility Guidelines Hospice services can begin when a doctor decides the patient’s life expectancy i

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