Even though hospice providers feel they are providing compassionate care for patients in the end stages of life by focusing on pain management, and emotional and spiritual support, they should not be allowed to deceive the government, hospice employees, or the terminally ill and their families. The goal for most hospice providers is to keep the patient census high so Medicare and Medicaid can be billed for millions, and the owners of these companies can maintain their affluent lifestyles. At the turn of the nineteenth century, hospices became designated places for caring for terminally ill patients in Ireland and England. Hospices were modernized in England in 1976 with the philosophy of end of life care. Shortly after, hospice care carried
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At some point and time, all humans are going to need it. The choice in how it is received, however, is a life altering decision that no one is ready to make, nor is it something people think about on a daily a daily basis. Options are very limited when one is diagnosed with cancer, congestive heart failure, or any other life terminating illness, especially when your prognosis is six months or less. Vitas Hospice is one of the nation’s largest hospice providers in the United States. The representatives at Vitas believe that every person should die with dignity. The staff extends services such as pet therapy, music therapy, and comfort will prolong an individual’s life, and happiness while they are facing the fear of death. According to Vitas official website, “Hospice starts at home. The vast majority of patients with terminal illness prefer to remain in their homes, whether it's a family home, a residential care facility or a nursing home. Hospice isn't a place, it's a service that focuses on making life more meaningful. Vitas patients receiving care at home have access to our medical professionals 24 hours a day. If there's a medical crisis, patients and their families often have the choice of staying home instead of going to a hospital. It's important to remember that you are in control. Vitas is there to help take care of your loved one, not to take over. Our team members generally arrive one at a time, on a schedule that works for you. And we’re experts at managing the transition from hospital to your home, from curative to palliative care.” Hospice providers employ people who are drawn to care for the dying. The employees want to make a difference in someone’s life. The providers reach out to patients and their families by providing them with quality care, compassion, and dignity to die in their own home, with comfort. This all sounds great right? This sounds amazing to families seeking help for their loved ones when they don’t
At some point and time, all humans are going to need it. The choice in how it is received, however, is a life altering decision that no one is ready to make, nor is it something people think about on a daily a daily basis. Options are very limited when one is diagnosed with cancer, congestive heart failure, or any other life terminating illness, especially when your prognosis is six months or less. Vitas Hospice is one of the nation’s largest hospice providers in the United States. The representatives at Vitas believe that every person should die with dignity. The staff extends services such as pet therapy, music therapy, and comfort will prolong an individual’s life, and happiness while they are facing the fear of death. According to Vitas official website, “Hospice starts at home. The vast majority of patients with terminal illness prefer to remain in their homes, whether it's a family home, a residential care facility or a nursing home. Hospice isn't a place, it's a service that focuses on making life more meaningful. Vitas patients receiving care at home have access to our medical professionals 24 hours a day. If there's a medical crisis, patients and their families often have the choice of staying home instead of going to a hospital. It's important to remember that you are in control. Vitas is there to help take care of your loved one, not to take over. Our team members generally arrive one at a time, on a schedule that works for you. And we’re experts at managing the transition from hospital to your home, from curative to palliative care.” Hospice providers employ people who are drawn to care for the dying. The employees want to make a difference in someone’s life. The providers reach out to patients and their families by providing them with quality care, compassion, and dignity to die in their own home, with comfort. This all sounds great right? This sounds amazing to families seeking help for their loved ones when they don’t