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Palliative
Yes
vs.
Is a physician’s order required?
Hospice
Yes
Yes
Should the patient be in the advanced stages of an illness?
Yes
Yes
Do patients who have a terminal illness automatically qualify?
No, an assessment must be done
Yes
Can a patient continue with their curative treatment?
No
n/a
What is the patient's prognosis/life expectancy?
Six months or less
Medicare Part B, Medicaid Advantage, supplemental & commercial insurance
Who pays for it?
Medicare Part A, Medicaid and most insurance
No
Is durable medical equipment included?
Yes
No
Are medications included?
Yes, if related to the hospice diagnosis
Either
Does a patient receive care in their home or at a facility?
Either
No
Is it a sitter service?
No
Yes
Can a sitter service also provide service separately?
Yes
Yes
Can home health also service the patient at the same time?
No
One time per month, additional visits as medically needed
How often is a patient seen?
1-2 times per week by an RN
No
Will patients be seen by a CNA as well?
Yes, 3-5 times per week
Yes, but optional to patient
Will a patient be seen by a chaplain and social worker?
Yes, but optional to the patient
No
Are volunteers a part of the program?
Yes
Patient and family
Does the program benefit only the patient or the family as well?
Patient and family
No
Is respite care included?
Yes
Yes
Once care begins, can a patient change service type?