when is hospice care usually ordered by a doctor

Hospice is typically ordered by a doctor when a person with a terminal illness has six months or less to live if the illness runs its natural course. This means that hospice care is not meant to cure the patient, but rather to provide comfort and support while he or she awaits death.

There are several different types of hospice care, each designed for a specific type of patient. The most common type of hospice is called palliative care, which is usually ordered when a person has an advanced stage cancer and doesn't have much time left to live. Palliative care focuses on relieving pain and providing emotional support to patients and their families. 

Another common type of hospice is called end-of-life care, which is offered to patients who are terminally ill but don't have any specific disease or condition that's causing them to die quickly. End-of-life care focuses on helping patients live as comfortably and dignified as possible until they die. 

Hospices can also be used in cases where a patient wants to spend his or her final days at home instead of in a hospital setting. This type of hospice is called home health hospice care, and it typically starts after the patient has been hospitalized for stabilizing purposes. Home health hospices are specially trained in providing round-the-clock support for