article thumbnail

Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

Traditions Health

General inpatient care: Care that is provided if the patient has severe pain or symptoms that require a more advanced level of care and treatment that is more effective during a short stay at an acute care hospital, inpatient hospice facility, or long-term care facility.

article thumbnail

Common Questions About Hospice Care

Traditions Health

This type of care enables a patient to live their last days with dignity, support, grace, and with as much purpose as possible. Hospice care can be provided wherever a person resides. This may include a personal residence or a long-term care facility. Who Is Eligible to Receive Hospice Care?