HOSPICE CARE
TREATMENT
Provides care for the terminally ill
Most often introduced in the last six (6) months of life
Focused on improving quality and comfort of remaining life
ELIGIBLITY
Loved one must be certified as terminally ill
Loved one must agree to not pursue curative measures
Loved one must elect to pursue hospice care with a specific hospice organization
If the physician has not mentioned hospice, the patient and the family can discuss the possibility of the hospice with the physician.
CARE LOCATION
Generally home-based
Freestanding hospice center, hospital, nursing home and other long-term facility
PALLIATIVE CARE
TREATMENT
Can be used alongside curative and life-prolonging measures
Given to those with terminal and non-terminal illness
Can begin at any stage of the disease
ELIGIBILITY
Loved one must request palliative care referral from physician
CARE LOCATION
Carried out in an institution such as hospital, nursing home or extended care facility
"1ll hospice care is palliative but not all palliative care is hospice."
