A hospice patient is discharged if the person:
A) is no longer terminally ill.
B) moves outside the coverage area of the servicing hospice.
C) leaves the home for a vacation.
D) moves to a new residence in the service area of the hospice agency.
E) both is no longer terminally ill and moves outside the coverage area of the servicing hospice.

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A hospice patient can be discharged if they are no longer considered terminally ill, meaning their condition has improved to the point where they no longer meet the hospice's criteria for care. Additionally, if a patient moves outside the coverage area of the hospice providing their care, they may also be discharged because the hospice may not be able to provide services outside of its designated service area. Choices A and B are both correct, making E the correct answer.

A Hospice Patient Is Discharged If the Person