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When a patient enrolls in hospice, must they give up their Primary Care Physician?

April 26, 2017enrolls hospice patient physician primary

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When a patient enrolls in hospice, must they give up their Primary Care Physician?

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A. No. A Hospice patient’s Primary Care Physician typically continues to be responsible for the patient’s care. The hospice nurse provides continuous communication between the patient and the Primary Care Physician. Hospice medical directors provide an additional level of oversight.