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Could you please explain the difference between hospice and home health care?
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Hospice; home health: Hospice care can be provided in the home or in an facility depending on the needs of the individual. Home health care is broader than hospice, embracing a vast variety of health needs individuals may have, not just critical or end of life needs. Hope this helps.
Answered 2/25/2014
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