Hospice
HOW PHYSICIANS
AND HOSPICE WORK TOGETHER
Hospice believes
the role of the attending physician is more important to
a terminally ill patient than at any time in the patient's
life.
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THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
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Approves
admission to hospice |
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Determines
the mix and intensity of services |
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Provides palliative care orders |
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Evaluates
the effectiveness of hospice care |
The hospice
team is composed of a professional staff with clinical expertise
in identifying and counseling persons who might benefit
form hospice care.
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THE HOSPICE TEAM
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Develops
a care plan to maximize the services provided each patient |
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Provides
regular reports to the physician |
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Monitor
pain management to assure the highest level of care
to the patient |
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Provides
supportive care to relieve the anxieties and emotional
fears of the patient and families. |
SERVICES
PROVIDED >>
Mission 
