Hospice Myths

Myth#1 Hospice care is only for people with cancer.
Fact: Hospice care is for all patients facing a terminal illness.
Myth #2 Accepting hospice services means giving up, so you should put it off until the last moment.
Fact: Hospice is all about living life to the fullest. We never give up hope!
Myth #3 Hospice care will be a financial drain on the family.
Fact: Hospice of the Bluegrass takes care of terminally ill patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Myth #4 You can't keep your own doctor if you become a hospice patient.
Fact: Hospice works closely with your physician to provide the best care for you.
Hospice Fact: "It's About How You Live!"

Podcast Available

In the podcast episode below, Deede Byrne, Chief Clinical Officer at Hospice of the Bluegrass discusses hospice care, admission criteria, and hospice myths. To listen, click the arrow to play, below. Or you can download this episode in mp3 format, and listen to all our podcast episodes.

01-26-2012 (14.8 MB)

Duration: 16:10 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

 

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