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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Hospice

FAQs about Hospice Services

Our hospice care services are for adult and pediatric patients with a wide range of life-limiting illnesses. Here are some of the most common questions people ask us about our hospice services.

FAQs about Paying for Hospice

Medicare covers the cost of hospice care as part of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Get answers to common questions about paying for hospice.

FAQs about Hospice and Medical Conditions

Although each of the diseases listed below has unique symptoms, hospice is available to any patient with a prognosis of six months or less. Find answers to common questions about symptoms for specific diseases.
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How VITAS Can Help

With 40 years of leadership in hospice and palliative care, VITAS offers:

  • Personalized care plans by patient's diagnosis
  • Interdisciplinary care teams
  • Therapy, emotional and pastoral support
  • Grief and bereavement services

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  • About Hospice Care
    • 10 Facts About Hospice
    • Hospice and Holistic Therapies
    • Hospice and Morphine
    • Hospice Care Myths and Facts
    • Hospice Glossary
    • Hospice is a Full Range of Care
    • Hospice Puts the Patient and Family in Control
    • Inpatient Hospice or Home Hospice Care?
    • The 4 Levels of Hospice Care
    • What Happens if I Get Better While in Hospice Care?
    • Home Health Care or Hospice Care?
  • When is it Time for Hospice?
    • Is it Time for Hospice? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
    • How to Choose a Hospice Provider
    • Talking About Hospice With Your Family
    • Hospice Checklist
    • Who Makes the Hospice Decision?
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    • Hospice Is a Choice
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    • Quality Hospice Care Takes Time
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    • Does Hospice Require You to Sign a DNR?
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