How does hospice care differ from hospital care for a dying patient?

A. The family is in charge of making many decisions for the patient.
B. The focus is on the patient and the family.
C. Physicians are not part of the hospice team.
D. The focus is on psychological well-being not pain management.


Answer: B

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