For professionals
Determining eligibility.
Two physicians certify that you’re terminally ill (with a life expectancy of six months or less)
You accept comfort care of a palliative nature instead of care to cure your illness
You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare-covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions
Two physicians certify that you’re terminally ill (with a life expectancy of six months or less)
You accept comfort care of a palliative nature instead of care to cure your illness
You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare-covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions
End-of-life conversations.
Important things to know:
Who should be involved in the discussion?
When is the most appropriate time to approach the conversation?
What is the best setting?
Questions to consider when approaching a conversation around end-of-life care:
How much do you want to know about your condition?
How much information do you wish to be shared with your loved ones?
Who will help you make decisions if you are unable to do so yourself?
Is quality of life more important than quantity?
Where do you want to spend your final days?