What type of patients are in a hospice and what services does the hospice provide?
What will be an ideal response?
A hospice is an inpatient facility (or hospice services can also be provided in the patient's home) for patients who are dying from a terminal illness, and their physicians have certified that they have less than 6 months to live. Hospice services include palliative care (supportive medical and nursing care to keep the patient comfortable), pain management, counseling, and emotional support for the patient and family.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).