A patient with terminal lung cancer with extensive metastasis is requesting a hospice transfer. What criteria are included as requirements for this transfer?
a. The patient requests and agrees to the guidelines of hospice care without requir-ing a physician's order.
b. The physician confirms that the patient has 6 months or less of life remaining and has provided a written order for hospice care.
c. Proof confirms that the family can no longer care for the patient at home.
d. The patient's specific diagnosis is included on a list of accepted diseases that qualifies the patient for hospice care.
B
The four criteria for transfer to hospice care are (1) diagnosis of any terminal illness, (2) prognosis of less than 6 months of life, (3) informed consent of patient, and (4) written physician's order.
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