Hospice

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Definition:
Hospice An approach to care for the terminally ill that emphasizes individual and family control of the process of dying Chapter 8 pages 542-544

Examples:
Three Types of hospice Care Home Based Programs- Family care givers supported by specially trained health care workers Hospice Centers- A small number of patients cared for by specially trained health care workers in a homelike setting Hospital Based Programs- Palliative care provided by hospital personnel, with daily involvement of family members

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