- Hospice facts
- What is hospice care?
- Why is hospice care important?
- What is the history of hospice?
- What are the main goals of hospice care?
- What are some misconceptions about hospice care?
- What kinds of services does hospice care provide?
- Are hospice services available for children?
- Can hospice care be offered at home?
- What are some medical conditions commonly referred to hospice?
- How is referral to hospice made?
- How does hospice care work?
- Who is part of the hospice team?
- What is respite care?
- Who is eligible for hospice care?
- Who pays for hospice care?
- How can people find and choose hospice care?
- What questions should people ask of hospice agencies?
- Where can a person find more information about hospice care?
Where can a person find more information about hospice care?
A good starting point for people to find out more information about hospice care is their primary-care doctor's office or local clinics and hospitals.
Other than the resources listed previously, one can also search the Internet for more information or refer to the following:
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- The National Association for Home Care and Hospice
- National Institute of Health (NIH)
- Hospice Medicine Foundation
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Medicare publications and web site
- State Medicaid publications
Medically reviewed by Jay B. Zatzkin, MD; American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty in Medical Oncology
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. "History of Hospice Care." Jan. 29, 2010.