Busting myths about hospice care: Dr. Laura Godinez
11/05/24 at 03:00 AM
Busting myths about hospice care: Dr. Laura Godinez
Cleveland.com, Cleveland, OH; by guest columnist Dr. Laura Godinez, MD, an associate medical director fo Hospice of the Western Reserve; 11/3/24
In an era in which misconceptions about hospice care persist, it’s crucial to set the record straight. Let’s address some common myths.
- Myth: Hospice means giving up. ...
- Myth: Hospice is a place. ...
- Myth: If you choose hospice, you can’t keep your primary care physician. ...
- Myth: Hospice hastens death. ...
- Myth: Hospice is used only in the last days of life. ...
- Myth: Hospice requires you to give up medication. ...
- Myth: Hospice care only helps the dying person. ...