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Could stage four hep c qualify me for hospice care?
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Only if u have esld: Hep c can cause cirrhosis but the terminal stages of cirrhosis usually present with ascites, jaundice and encephalopathy. You qualify for hospice if a doctor thinks u have 6 months or less to live.
Answered 6/19/2014
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