Can a hospice patient who shows signs of recovery or who changes his mind be returned to regular medical treatment?
Certainly. If improvement in the condition occurs and the disease seems to be in remission, the patient can be discharged from hospice and return to aggressive therapy if they wish. The patient can be readmitted to hospice should any changes occur. • What does the hospice admission process involve? When a patient is referred, hospice will first contact the patient’s physician to verify that hospice care is appropriate. A nurse will then meet with the patient and assess his or her needs and condition. A social worker will also offer assistance, addressing any emotional, social or spiritual needs the family or patient may have. • Does hospice do anything to make death come sooner? Hospice does nothing either to hasten or delay the dying process. Just as doctors and midwives lend support and expertise during childbirth, so hospice provides its presence and specialized knowledge during the dying process. • Is HospiceCare affiliated with any religious organization or other institution? Hosp
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