Making a case for palliative care: Creating less stressful and timelier transitions to hospice

Making a case for palliative care: Creating less stressful and timelier transitions to hospice
Healthcare Tech Outlook, by Sarah DiPadova, MSN; 2/21/24
When patients and their families hear the word "hospice," they panic. Misconceptions, myths and lack of education about what hospice is have resulted in patients being admitted to hospice later in the dying process than recommended. Because of this delay, quality care and valuable support are also delayed. A referral to palliative care could be the key to ensuring a timelier transition into hospice for patients and their families.
Editor's Note: Sarah DiPadova, MSN, is the Director of Clinical Operattions for Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Redeemer Health