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Does a patient have to be facing imminent death to be referred to Hospice of the Valley?

April 26, 2017death facing hospice imminent patient referred Valley

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Does a patient have to be facing imminent death to be referred to Hospice of the Valley?

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No. Hospice of the Valley can assist in the care of patients with life expectancies of up to 12 months. However, it is appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice, at any time during a life-limiting illness. Hospice of the Valley staff members are experts in end-of-life issues and are always available to discuss them with the patient and family.