General Guidelines
Hospice-appropriate individuals may exhibit some or all of the following:
- Frequent hospitalizations
- Progressive weight loss
- Deteriorating mental abilities
- Recurrent infections
- Specific decline in condition
Who should receive hospice care?
- People with an illness causing a limited life expectancy
- Patients and families who have chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment
- Patients and families who choose no extreme measures to sustain life
