Can a Hospice Patient Go to the Emergency Room or Hospital?
Shining Light Hospice
JUNE 7, 2022
Check with your Hospice Nurse to ensure your family receives the proper information prior to calling 911. Another reason a Hospice patient may need to go to a Hospital or other care facility is to obtain Respite Care. It can happen for up to 5 days at a time and it is possible to receive respite care more than once on occasion.
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