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Is the patient’s physician the only way to be referred to hospice?

April 26, 2017hospice patient physician referred

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Is the patient’s physician the only way to be referred to hospice?

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No. Anyone can make an initial referral. Often the patient’s family or friends make the first call to us at 800.869.2136 or make a referral online. However, Capital Hospice must contact the patient’s physician before actual admission to verify the patient’s elibility for hospice care.