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Understand the basic facts about hospice and palliative care, what they have in common, and what makes them different.

In this “EOL 101” episode I explain the difference between hospice and palliative care. This is an important piece of information for people making choices around end-of-life care and an area where there are many misconceptions. We all need to be well-versed in EOL options for our own needs and also so that we can help educate others. I’ll offer additional “explainer” episodes in the future!

Listen here:

This episode includes:

• Who is on the palliative care (and hospice) team
• Whole-person care is offered by both services
• Who is eligible for palliative care
• How and why to enroll in palliative care
• The criteria for admission to hospice
  • Terminal diagnosis
  • 6 months from end of life
  • Forego curative treatment
• Both hospice and palliative care provide symptom-based, comfort care that focuses on quality of life
• The main differences between hospice and palliative care (including financial considerations)
• Why you should choose both types of care if possible (first palliative then transfer to hospice)
• Why some patients may not choose hospice care but should still opt for palliative care

Links mentioned in this episode:

• www.getpalliativecare.org
• www.caringinfo.org
• Join the team at Patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it)

If you enjoy this content please share it with others and consider leaving a review on iTunes! Thanks again to all supporters on my page at Patreon.com/eolu, especially my newest Patrons: Lisa Monroe, Deb Pazderka, Debbie Henkemeyer, and Molly Byock; your contributions make all the difference!