Hospice is for those who have an estimated prognosis at best less than 6 months and where patients decide not to recieve further treatment. You can write “Here’s what Medicare requires for hospice:
A doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less-but that does not mean the patient has only live six months.
It’s a best medical estimate, based on formal certification.
Hospice is different from palliative care:
In hospice, patients usually choose to stay at home, stop disease-directed treatments.and focus fully on comfort, dignity, and support for both patient and family.
Hospice isn’t giving up-it’s choosing how you want to live with the time you have”
Here’s what Medicare actually covers with hospice:
Doctor and nurse visits
Medications for comfort
Medical equipment
Social workers & chaplains
Support for your family
And grief support after death