What should the patient do if the doctor does not recommend or mention Hospice care?

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What should the patient do if the doctor does not recommend or mention Hospice care?

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Should a person wait for a doctor to recommend the possibility of hospice, or should the patient raise the propriety of hospice first?
Who should raise the possibility of Hospice care - a doctor, the family or the patient?
Can a hospice patient continue with his or her own doctor?

score 0 · Answer 1 · 2011-09-07T23:53:12+00:00

The patient and their family should always feel free to discuss this type of care with their health care professional(s) and even their friends, because it is necessary to prepare for the type of care the patient wishes to receive at the end of life.

What should the patient do if the doctor does not recommend or mention Hospice care?

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