Why do terminally ill patients choose hospice care?
Hospice is the “something more” that can be done for the patient and family when the illness cannot be cured. Hospice is a concept based on comfort-oriented care. Hospice is a compassionate approach to managing the pain and physical symptoms of terminal illness. Hospice focuses on respecting the individual’s wishes and maintaining dignity by helping to control pain, manage symptoms, and provide emotional and spiritual support. Hospice care focuses on quality of life issues.
