Palliative vs. Hospice Flashcards
1
Q
- care for terminally ill
- often introduced in last 6 months of life
- focus on improving quality & comfort of remaining life
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
a) Hospice
2
Q
- Pt must be certified terminal
- Pt must agree not to pursue curative measures
- Pt must elect to pursue care with specific organization
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
a) Hospice
3
Q
Can be achieved anywhere the Pt calls home
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
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a) Hospice
4
Q
Payment is through Medicare hospice, state Medicaid, or private insurance
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
a) Hospice
5
Q
The meds given are for pain relief (comfort)
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
a) Hospice
6
Q
- can use alongside curative & life-prolonging measures
- those with terminal & non-terminal illnesses
- can begin at any stage of the disease
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
b) Palliative
7
Q
Pt must request referral from physician
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
b) Palliative
8
Q
Most often at care facility associated with care
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
b) Palliative
9
Q
Payment is through private insurance, Medicare Part B, or state Medicaid
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
b) Palliative
10
Q
Meds given are life-prolonging & for pain-relief
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
b) Palliative
11
Q
- care provided in conjunction with primary physician or specialist
- chronic or progressive but seeking curative treatment
- no life expectancy requirements to receive services
- manages symptoms/assists with advanced care planning while receiving invasive & aggressive treatment
- medical equipment (i.e., hospital bed, oxygen, wheelchair, etc.) NOT provided with care
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
b) Palliative
12
Q
- chronic or progressive illness focusing on comfort, NOT cure
- requires life-expectancy of 6 months or less
- manages symptoms & helps patient and family with transition to end-of-life care
- physician & care team take over
- most medical equipment needs are covered and provided
a) Hospice
b) Palliative
A
a) Hospice
