Homework: HOSPICE
1) What is meant by "patient-centered" care? (Use the space below to complete this section.)
2) What is palliative care, and how is it related to hospice care? How does it differ from the treatment given by most acute care hospitals? (Use the space below to complete this section.)
3) What is hospice care? How does it differ from the treatment given by most acute care hospitals? Identify the major functions of a hospice program. (Use the space below to complete this section.)
4) Discuss issues related to the family as a unit of care in hospice programs. How do hospices try to achieve quality of life for each "patient" they serve? How does the interdisciplinary hospice team concept help accomplish this? (Use the space below to complete this section.)
5) What, in your opinion, are the negative aspects of hospice care? How would you suggest they be rectified? (Use the space below to complete this section.)
6) If you were terminally ill, would you consider entering a hospice? Explain your answer referring to specific reasons such as cost, family burden, and imminent death. (Use the space below to complete this section.)
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.