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Study Casts Doubt on Hospice Admission Criteria for Patients With Dementia

Desire for comfort care should guide admission decision, say experts

November 2, 2010 RSS Feed Print

Hospice also helps manage symptoms, like discomfort or agitation, Shega added, while making sure that care plans and treatment goals agree with the values and wishes of the patients and their families.

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Read more about dementia and end-of-life care from the U.S. National Institute on Aging.

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Study Casts Doubt on Hospice Admission Criteria for Patients With Dementia

Desire for comfort care should guide admission decision, say experts

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