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Home hospice care.

J A Rhymes1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Illinois 60637.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
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Home hospice care allows terminally ill patients to stay at home, focusing on palliative care and symptom management. This approach empowers patients and families during the end-of-life process, with Medicare covering care for the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Palliative Care Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Home hospice care is increasingly recognized in the U.S. for supporting terminally ill patients.
  • Medicare hospice benefit provides reimbursement for the care of elderly patients.
  • The philosophy emphasizes patient and family control during the dying process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the principles and practices of home hospice care.
  • To highlight the focus on palliative care and symptom management.
  • To inform about the growing acceptance and utilization of hospice services.

Main Methods:

  • This article provides a descriptive overview of home hospice care.
  • It discusses the goals and philosophy of hospice.

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  • It outlines common hospice techniques for symptom control.

    • Main Results:

    • Home hospice care facilitates patients remaining at home during their final illness.
    • Palliative care and symptom management are central to hospice services.
    • Patient and family autonomy are prioritized.

    Conclusions:

    • Home hospice care offers a patient-centered approach to end-of-life care.
    • It effectively manages symptoms and supports patient and family control.
    • The Medicare benefit supports this model for elderly patients.