National Medical Report

Care Alternatives: Hospice is a comprehensive program of medical care and emotional and spiritual support available to patients facing a life-limiting illness and their families. Emphasizing palliative care (pain relief or symptom control), hospice is provided by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, medical social workers, spiritual counselors, nursing assistants, volunteers and, as necessary, dieticians and physical, occupational and speech therapists.

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