Which of the following is a common barrier to hospice care?
a. Patients and their families must accept death.
b. Patients must be within two weeks of death to be admitted.
c. Most people prefer to die in a hospital.
d. It is currently only available in England.
Answer: a. Patients and their families must accept death.
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