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Agree, each scenario needs special consideration,for every human is different. culture, diversity, heritage, legalities, social norms, etc play a role...however dying in unity is universal WHO AARP AmerGeriatrics GeriSoc wef UNESCO UN IntFedAgeing AMDApaltc bbchealth
Why wasn't inpatient hospice an option for these families?
npr this was a really poorly written segment, did not present hospice fairly or accurately at all. Please do another segment and interview those of us who dedicate our lives to giving good homehospice care and some families who have had good experiences AAHPM hpm endoflife
They need to provide more support for the caregivers, but they haven’t figured out how to monetize it yet. How much does Joe Shega make as CMO for the for-profit Vitas?
It can also be tough on the patient. A close friend of mine died at home without proper pain management while her young children were terrified in the next room. It’s in-patient hospice care for me all the way, and my Husband knows this.
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