Hospice is a coordinated program of palliative and supportive care. Hospice addresses the
physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of patients experiencing life-threatening
illness and their families. Care may be delivered in the home or in an inpatient setting
and is provided by a medically directed interdisciplinary team of professionals and
volunteers. Bereavement support is provided to both families and caregivers.
View the standards that hospice programs are required to maintain.
The
Consumer’s Guide to Hospice Care, provides answers to many of your questions.
Printed copies are available by contacting the PHN office.
