Beth Hoffmann answers your hospice questions
Q: When I make the choice to start hospice service, does my insurance company direct which hospice I use?
A: No. Patients have the right to choose their hospice provider. Physicians or other caregivers may recommend a hospice, but patient choice must be honored. When looking for a hospice provider, it's important to know all your options.
Looking for a speaker?
Hoffmann Hospice professionals are available to speak on the following topics for medical professionals - physicians, nurses or case managers - and general audiences at service clubs or staff meetings:
The basics of hospice care
A comprehensive profile of hospice services.
Who is eligible for hospice?
The necessary criteria to qualify for hospice services.
Pain management in hospice care
Tools and techniques of pain management.
Nutritional requirements of a hospice patient
A caring approach to providing for the patient's physical needs.
The physician's role in hospice care
The physician is a key member of the hospice team.
The grief process
Grieving and the recovery process.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) may be available for some or all the above topics. Please call our office at 410-1010 for more information or to schedule a speaker.
To schedule a speaker contact Director of Public Relations Gretchen Daughtery at gretchen@hoffcare.com.