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Early referrals mean more time
for the patient to benefit
from services they have
earned the right to have.
Special Note/Important Information:
Many physicians worry about the six month life expectancy that is listed as a criteria for hospice admission.
In fact, this concern is often hindering the care of the patient because physicians are referring patients to hospice too late. Of all the patients that Hospice Care served during the year 2000 - 48% lived less than 30 days after admission.
The life expectancy criteria in only a guideline. Instead, we find that it is hindering the referral process. We urge all physicians and family members to truly contemplate before saying it is too early for a hospice referral.
Hospice Care offers your facility –
The best services in northern West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania. Hospice Care was selected by the West Virginia Initiative to Improve End-of-Life Care as the lead hospice to provide education and training to hospitals and nursing homes in the field of palliative care.
Hospice Care can offer facilities the education and training regarding all aspects of palliative care including pain and symptom management, the development of policy and procedures, and how to start a palliative care team. A visit for your facility can be arranged by contacting Hospice Care at 1-800-350-1161.
Physicians, if you would like more information about Hospice Care Services contact, Howard Swick, VP for
Marketing and Development to schedule a 'lunch and learn' for you and your office staff at 1-800-350-1161, or 304-457-2141.
HOSPICE CARE MEDICAL DIRECTORS
Dr. Nathan Duer - PA
Dr. Carl Palmer - Monongalia, Marion, Wetzel
Dr. Julia Ramberg - Preston
Dr. Matt Cupp - Randolph, Tucker, Pocahontas
Dr. Sally Stewart - Braxton, Gilmer, Calhoun
Dr. Rajeev Winfred - Taylor, Barbour
