Myth #13 Once you go on hospice, you cannot change your mind or seek a cure is a myth
The truth is that patients and families have the right to discontinue hospice care at any time...
Myth #12 Doctors will decide which hospice program is best for the patient
The patient and family absolutely have the right to choose the hospice agency they want to work...
Myth #11 Hospice patients must sign a DNR
Hospice patients are not required to have a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) or any other advanced directives.
Myth #10 Hospice means the patient no longer has a say in their care
The truth is actually quite the opposite. In hospice care, the patient’s and family’s wishes, goals, beliefs,...
Myth #9 Hospice care is not as good as curative treatment
Hospice care is an appropriate option when the burdens of curative care begin to outweigh the potential...
Myth #8 Hospice care only lasts six months
For patients with Medicare or Medi-Cal, there is no limit to the amount of hospice care they...
Myth #7 A doctor has to make a referral to hospice care
Patients and families can absolutely reach out to us directly to discuss their needs. We can set...
Myth #6 Hospice is only used in the very last weeks of life
The length of stay for patients can vary widely depending on when a patient is referred to...
Myth #5 Hospice is too expensive
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most commercial insurance plans. For those patients who have...