The Hospice Care Model

A Summary of the Hospice Care Model

• Interdisciplinary team approach.
• Support for the patient, family and caregiver.
• Services are not defined by a place they are available wherever the patient is living.

What Does Hospice Offer?

• Care focused on social, emotional, mental and spiritual support.
• Medical equipment, supplies and related medications.
• Bereavement counseling for children and adults.

Who Is Eligible for Care?

• Individuals (adults and children):
• Referred by a physician.
• Desiring care focused on pain control and symptom management.
• Having an illness with a life expectancy of six months or less.

Desired Outcomes for Every Patient

• Self-determined life closure.
• Safe and comfortable dying.
• Effective grieving for survivors

How Do You Explore Hospice?

• HPCG’s referral center is staffed with specialists that are waiting to talk to you.
• Visit us online at www.hospicegso.org.
• Call us at 336.624.7575.