Physicians, patients and families should consider hospice services when medical treatments can no longer cure their disease and/or the symptom burden outweighs the benefits of treatment. Hospice services can begin when a doctor decides the patient’s life expectancy is six months or less. Hospice services are more efficacious if provided for months rather than days or hours. There is general dissatisfaction among families who believe their loved ones were referred to hospice too late. They reported more unmet needs, greater concerns, and lower satisfaction with the overall quality of care.
What is Hospice Care?
Who Qualifies for Hospice Care?
When should I refer?
How to Talk about Hospice Care
Myths about Hospice Care
Bereavement Services
Special Programs and Events
Downloadable Forms and Resources
Pike County Hospice Brochure
Symptom Management Guide for End of Life Care
Determining Hospice Eligibility
Considering Hospice Care
Pike County Hospice Referral Form
