At what point would a physician MOST LIKELY suggest hospice care?
A) When nothing else can be done to save the patient
B) When the patient's insurance has declined to pay for future treatment
C) When the physician no longer wants to treat the patient
D) When another physician would be better suited for the patient's care

Question

At what point would a physician MOST LIKELY suggest hospice care?​
A) ​When nothing else can be done to save the patient
B) ​When the patient's insurance has declined to pay for future treatment
C) ​When the physician no longer wants to treat the patient
D) ​When another physician would be better suited for the patient's care

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hospice care is usually recommended when the patient's condition has advanced to the terminal stage, and there are no other treatment options available to cure or control the disease or illness. The primary goal of hospice care is to provide comfort and support to the patient in their final days, rather than trying to cure their illness. It is generally recommended when the patient's life expectancy is less than six months.

At What Point Would a Physician MOST LIKELY Suggest Hospice