“Is hospice the right thing to do?”
My father is towards the end of his life but doesn't want to leave his hospital room. Is hospice the right thing to do?
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Hello, Hospice care is comfort care. I would discuss this with your father's medical team. They will be able to share with you the details and benefits of hospice. Then you can determine if it is right for him. https://www.oncologyspasolutions.com/
The question is, what makes him want to be in the hospital room? The primary question we need to ask him is what is most important to him. What is that provides meaning to his life? Are there any fears related to his health decline or even death. There are many misconceptions about hospice services. It is observed that those who have utilized hospice services have more than likely expressed wish to have enrolled in the hospice services earlier than they did. Please request for at least a palliative care consult. If palliative consultation is not available for any reasons, then most hospice organizations do provide information sessions to walk you through the benefits of hospice services.
I hope this is helpful.
I hope this is helpful.
