Imagine that a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, has been told by her physicians that there is nothing more they can do, and has been offered hospice care
She tells you that she wants to register for hospice care, but that another relative is strongly opposed, and insists that the physicians are "giving up too soon." What benefits of hospice care, for the patient and the family, could you share with your family members?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: You could explain that hospice care is provided under the direction of a qualified physician, and that the care will focus on reducing your family member's pain and discomfort, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You could also share that hospice will help the patient and all of your family members feel more in control of the experience, will provide emotional support to the patient and family, and will continue to support the family through the bereavement period, potentially increasing the survivors' ability to cope with the loss.
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