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A member asked:
What services might i receive when in hospice?
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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.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Hospice services: All hospices deliver a similar set of services. They include nursing, assistance with caregivers on a limited basis, chaplaincy, bereavement counseling, social worker and physician care (medical director in many cases). You are covered for many services and this includes medications related to your terminal diagnosis.
Answered 11/27/2017
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