Hospice vs. Palliative Care

Palliative Care

Palliative care is suitable at any stage of a serious illness. Doctors may suggest it as soon as someone is diagnosed with a condition that significantly impacts quality of life. 

Eligibility

  • Serious or Life-Limiting Illness
  • Multiple Hospitalizations
  • Functional Decline

Your Care Team

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Palliative Navigator
  • Social Worker as Needed

How We Help

  • Palliative Care Clinic Consultation
  • Collaboration with Primary Physician
  • Symptom & Medication Management
  • Advance Care Planning
  • Living with Cancer Program
  • Breathe Easy COPD Program
  • Happy Hearts CHF Program
  • Additional Referrals as Needed
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Hospice Care

Hospice is only suitable after a patient receives a terminal prognosis or diagnosis. Doctors may suggest it once curative treatments are no longer considered as an option.

Eligibility

  • Must Have Life-Limiting Illness
  • 6 Months or Less Life Expectancy
  • Curative Treatment Not an Option

Your Care Team

  • Attending Physician
  • Registered Nurse
  • Social Worker
  • Clinical Manager
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Grief & Bereavement Counselors
  • Community Volunteers

How We Help

  • Skilled Nursing Visits
  • Symptom & Medication Management
  • Inpatient Care Center (if necessary)
  • Healthcare Team Available 24/7
  • Medical Equipment and Supplies 
  • Grief & Bereavement Counseling
  • Integrative Therapies
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