Generally, non-traditional ways of doing anything are always challenged. Hospice is no exception. There are so many myths and misconceptions around it that an article or two is not enough to describe it. The previous article you can see in our blog describes the most common myths about hospice that you can bump into. In this article, we will continue the list.
- Hospice Is Only For Cancer Patients. One of the common misconceptions you can encounter is that hospice is only for cancer patients. Even though hospice does provide extensive care to cancer patients, it’s not limited only to them. Hospice is for all patients with any kind of terminal illness having less than 6 months of remaining life. Kidney failure and Alzheimer’s are typical examples of other illnesses that hospice patients may have.
Hospice Is Only For Six Months. As mentioned above, hospice patients typically have less than 6 months of remaining life. However, it doesn’t mean hospice is limited to 6 months. First of all, there is a high possibility that due to increased quality of life, the patients may live longer than 6 months or return to curative treatment. Moreover, hospice is not just about the patients but also about the caregiver. It provides grief assistance after the patient’s death.
Patients Have No Say In Hospice Care. This is one of the most absurd myths, as hospice philosophy is the complete opposite. Indeed, hospice care is designed and customized based on the patients’ needs. The hospice team does everything that all the patients’ wants and needs are accommodated.
Hospice Patients Can’t Get Curative Treatment. Hospice is never about limiting the patient to these or those restrictions. On the contrary, hospice is for giving the necessary freedom to the patients so that they feel alive. As a matter of fact, you can get curative treatment whenever you want, and hospice won’t hinder that decision. In reality, many patients get better after hospice care and return to a curative treatment to prolong their life.
It Is Complicated To Enroll In A Hospice Program. Hospice care is not complicated to enroll and get. For many hospices, one call is enough to arrange the team and the care dedicated to the patient. MD Choice Hospice ensures your fast and effective enrollment of hospice care with no hassle.
If you need to choose hospice care, MD Choice Hospice Care is here to assist you.
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