Las Vegas Hospice Care

"Which of the following is a common barrier to hospice care?" That is the question that I posed to one of my colleagues at my Alma mater and here is what she said: "The truth is that nobody wants to die - nobody, in fact. The reason we're given hospice care is so we can be treated to comfort while we are still living." That is a very wise choice, in my opinion, and it certainly I do not dispute her assessment. However, the reality is that many people do not understand exactly what hospice care is all about and, as such, they are often concerned or frightened by the prospect of not receiving any more aid once they are nearing the end of their days. There is no doubt that fear of end-of-life situations can drive some people insane and, to my mind, it is absolutely imperative that the medical community - those who are charged with looking after terminally ill patients - do all that they can to minimize this type of fear in order to ensure that patients receive only...

 Medicare is a federal program which provides coverage for certain specific medical expenses. There are many different types of expenses covered by Medicare, including home health care, adult day care, and respite care. To be eligible for hospice care within Medicare, an individual must fulfill the following criteria: They must be enrolled in a hospital or residential care facility for at least six months; they must be expected to live at least six months; their condition is terminal and they cannot have a natural death. A patient may also choose to enroll in a palliative care program for patients nearing the end-of-life stage. A non-medical professional who is board certified in hospice care is allowed to administer the hospice care. As with any medical treatment, there are both pros and cons to hospice care. One of the main benefits to using this types of hospice care is that a patient is receiving medical treatment from a doctor who is intimately familiar with their medical his...