Top questions people ask about hospice

Top questions people ask about hospice
The Star News, Medford, WI; 10/9/24

1. When should a decision about entering a hospice program be made and who should make it? ...
2. Should I wait for our physician to raise the possibility of hospice, or should I raise it first?
3. Can a hospice patient who shows signs of recovery be returned to regular medical treatment?
4. What does the hospice admission process involve?
5. Is there any special equipment or changes I have to make in my home before hospice care begins?
6. How many family members or friends does it take to care for a patient at home?
7. Must someone be with the patient at all times?
8. What specific assistance does hospice provide homebased patients?
9. Does hospice do anything to make death come sooner?
10. Is caring for the patient at home the only place hospice care can be delivered?
11. How does hospice “manage pain?”