Hospice care comes under Part A of Medicare, just like hospitalization. It is available to those at home, in assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice hospitals.
Not all hospice care is for those who are terminal. The San Diego Hospice and Institute for Palliative Medicine has its own hospice hospital and serves patients throughout San Diego County in multiple facilities and individual homes.
The Institute also specializes in research and development of palliative treatment for acute cases in hospitals where the patient is not terminal.
The National Hospice Foundation (NHF) has a terrific site full of information on hospice programs and guidance for use throughout the 50 states.
NHF is currently requesting stories of patient's hospice experiences and those of hospice workers to post on their site. To share your story Click Here!
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