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re: My grandmother was put on hospice today
Posted on 9/26/16 at 3:42 pm to tiger91
Posted on 9/26/16 at 3:42 pm to tiger91
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Does that vary by state?
No it is a federal standard.
The prognosis does not always have to come true in 6 months but in the written opinion of a medical physician the patient must have a prognosis of 6 months or less.
Prognosis is not a crystal ball though. Many physicians are hesitant to place patients on hospice until too late and thus the patient is imminent within only hours to days of enrollment. Other companies are less than scrupulous when enrolling patients and thus some may last a very long time beyond that 6 mos. If a company falls grossly outside of the average length of enrollment for their patients though, it draws red flags.
Each type of diagnosis (cardiac, respiratory, dementia, renal failure, liver failure, etc.) has its own set of criteria that are used to determine that prognosis with a certain degree of reliability. Patients must meet these criteria and the hospice care provided is then directed at the palliative treatment of that disease and associated symptoms.
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Posted on 9/26/16 at 3:49 pm to Bleeding purple
My grandfather was put on hospice and he only lived one more day. Talking to the hospice nurse, she said that she has had a patient that has been on hospice for 5 years, so it all depends on the individual.
Sorry to hear that, and be with her as much as possible.
Sorry to hear that, and be with her as much as possible.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 3:54 pm to GermantownTiger
It won't be long. Maybe a week at the most. Out my uncle in there and he lasted two days. Very sad place but a necessary one.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:50 pm to chryso
My father was kicked out of hospice as well in June of '15.
Went back in October for 3 weeks. He was at home, through a Medicare program. They were all incredible.
Went back in October for 3 weeks. He was at home, through a Medicare program. They were all incredible.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:49 pm to Carson123987
Pretty much what I was thinking
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:53 pm to TIGRLEE
Does the combination of anti anxiety drug and morphine quicken the passing?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:02 pm to GermantownTiger
They will cover the signs that lend to timetable. Be there. Prayers for you and yours. Remember this, right now she is living not dying.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:19 pm to GermantownTiger
My dad is currently in hospice. Time wise depends on too many factors. I will say this, get a good nurse. The first one tried to kill my dad with their comfort cocktail of morphine and lorazapam
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:32 pm to GermantownTiger
Sorry to hear about your grandma. Like I'm sure a lot of people have said, it's a case by case thing, so there's no clear answer.
I will say that hospice workers are some of the best people on the planet, your granny will be in good hands. They usually accept volunteers if you wanna see what they're all about, and they'll always work around your schedule. I'd strongly suggest it.
I will say that hospice workers are some of the best people on the planet, your granny will be in good hands. They usually accept volunteers if you wanna see what they're all about, and they'll always work around your schedule. I'd strongly suggest it.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:34 pm to ElysianArmsAlum
Several family members went through hospice.
One thing that's important is that some people don't respond to morphine. Make sure the pain management nurses know if you think they are suffering.
There are alternatives to morphine.
One thing that's important is that some people don't respond to morphine. Make sure the pain management nurses know if you think they are suffering.
There are alternatives to morphine.
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