Patient's desired pain level is achieved. Symptoms related to disease process are managed to achieve comfort. Dependency issues are reduced. Patient experiences a sense of meaning of life with a life review process. Treatment choices will be known and respected.
Patient is able to die in environment of choice.
Patient maintains a sense of dignity and respect. Personal and business closures will be achieved. Hospice emphasizes quality, rather than the length of life. Hospice helps the patient to make the most of each hour and each day of remaining life by providing comfort and relief from pain. We affirm life and regard dying as a normal process.