Amy Keranen, MD, and David Newcome, DO, discuss the intricacies of hospice care with Lucio Minces, MD, in this episode of Clinical Updates, focusing on the definition of hospice care, the team approach, the structure of hospice teams, comprehensive care, enrollment and revocation processes, under-utilization of services, and common conditions treated in hospice. The conversation emphasizes the importance of comfort and quality of life for patients at the end of life, as well as the need for better understanding and utilization of hospice services.
Hospice Care can improve quality of life and grief response.
