Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast #156 Hospice 101: Nuts and Bolts
Jul 24, 2024
Explore the philosophy of hospice care and who qualifies for it. Learn about the hospice team composition and payment options. Understand the different levels of care available and limitations of Medicare benefits. Dive into the importance of caregiver support and the value of hospice care in enhancing end-of-life experiences.
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Hospice Philosophy: Living And Dying
- Hospice is both about dying and living fully until the end.
- It focuses on comfort and quality of life, not just disease cure or control.
Hospice Focuses On Comfort Care
- Hospice shifts care from cure to comfort, including pain and symptom management.
- It aims to keep patients out of hospitals, close to family at end of life.
Holistic Hospice Comfort Approach
- Hospice addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological comfort in a holistic way.
- Non-medicinal supports play a key role alongside symptom control at end of life.