Question 1

what does emt mean by "agonal breathing" in a 92 yo person?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is chest rise and fall but barely any air is going into the lungs and being exchanged in the blood.  Basically, there's inadequate gas exchange - so it's like the person is barely breathing out of agony (morbid i know).

Question 2

hospice neglect and harassment, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Revoke: Revocation is easy and cannot be contested. A new hospice company can be found to replace the one you have left.

Question 3

what services might i receive when in hospice?

Accepted Answer

Varied: Hospice offers many varies services. In addition to symptom control, hospice volunteers help as companions, home helpers.  They are very creative in serving the needs of the patient and family.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hospice?

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End of life care: At home, in hospital. Or in special center where goal is to maximize comfort- not extend life- of someone with a fatal and painful illness.  At its best, it provides for a level of dignity for a person in their final days or weeks.  Use of pain management is critical and avoidance of intrusive procedures  is equally critical.

Question 5

what is hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Relieving suffering: Hospice care focuses on relieving or preventing suffering rather than trying to treat the underlying medical problems of patients with terminal illnesses.  Hospice care may involve many types of health care professionals and will focus not just on physical but also emotional and social aspects of end-of-life care.

Question 6

is hospice care passionate?

Accepted Answer

Another thought: I'm wondering if you meant, is hospice care compassionate? The idea of hospice is to provide specialized medical care for someone who is near the end of life, and their family--and usually patients and families find that hospice care is very compassionate--at its best hospice addresses all the aspects of dying.

Question 7

what healthcare professionals are involved in hospice?

Accepted Answer

Mnay: Doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists and clergy. The family is also part of the care team in many cases, but can be helped by the program as well.

Question 8

do all hospitals have hospice services nowadays?

Accepted Answer

Not always but..: Not all hospitals have an inpatient hospice but some do.  Much hospice care is provided in the home with visiting hospice services allowing the patient to be with family and friends in a more comfortable environment than a hospital.

Question 9

where can i find a good hospice care provider?

Accepted Answer

Referral or website: Your primary care doctor, specialist, nurse or hospital social worker may be able to give you information about the hospice providers and services in your local area. If they can't answer your questions, some good online resource are: 
http://www.Palliativedoctors.Org/
http://www.Nhpco.Org/templates/1/homepage.Cfm
http://www.Hospicedirectory.Org/.

Question 10

does hospice care offer full-time nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Only if: The hospice nurse is available for 24/7 on call. If the loved one is actively dying, acute distress or acute illness, the hospice nurse will stay longer.

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Is hospice care passionate?

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