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Six Myths About Hospice
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Myth: Hospice is for when you are in
the last days of your life.
Truth: Hospice provides care for patients with
a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the
disease runs its normal course.
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Myth: Once on the hospice program
you have to stay on the program.
Truth: The patient may come on and off the
program as many times as needed.
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Myth: The patient can not go to the
hospital or emergency room.
Truth: Yes, they can!
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Myth: Hospice is only for the elderly
cancer patient.
Truth: Hospice is for any age patient with a
life-limiting illness, not just cancer.
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Myth: When a patient dies, hospice
services cease.
Truth: Bereavement services for the family
continue for 13 months after the death of
a loved one.
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Myth: Hospice only takes care of
people in a hospice facility or a
nursing home.
Truth: Hospice also takes care of patients in the
comfort of their own homes.
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