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Vivian711 Asked February 2020
Palliative care vs. hospice?
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anonymous1010889 Feb 2020
Palliative care is a step away from hospice care. One would choose it when they no longer want invasive testing and surgical interventions but do not meet the criteria for hospice admission. As cwillie said, hospice service and support is far superior. Hospice can be a tough decision but everyone I’ve spoken with says they wish they had started it sooner. Good luck with whatever direction you take.
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MargaretMcKen Feb 2020
It may be that your NP isn’t in a position to recommend Hospice because she can’t do the 6 month assessment herself. She’s pointed you in that direction.
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Vivian711 Feb 2020
I didn't know that! Thanks! I am afraid if hospice is even mentioned, Jerry would balk.
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cwillie Feb 2020
Going by what I've read palliative care follows more or less the same general principles as hospice without the funding, so the services and equipment provided by Hospice would be superior. Given his prognosis why are you hesitant to opt for hospice?
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Vivian711 Feb 2020
I was not given hospice as an option.
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shad250 Feb 2020
Yes, In a nutshell, Palliative care provides comfort until the person passes
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