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When should a decision about entering a hospice program be made-and who should make it?	Does hospice provide any help to the family after the patient dies?	Should I wait for our physician to raise the possibility of hospice, or should I raise it first?
What if our physician doesn’t know about hospice?	In medical terms, when is it time to consider hospice as an option?	Can a hospice patient who shows signs of recovery be returned to regular medical treatment?
What does the hospice admission process involve?	If the patient is not covered by Medicare or any other health insurance, will hospice still provide care?	Is there any special equipment or changes I have to make in my home before hospice care begins?
How many family members or friends does it take to care for a patient at home?	If the patient is eligible for Medicare, will there be any additional expenses to be paid?	Must someone be with the patient at all times?
How difficult is caring for a dying loved one at home?	Is hospice care covered by insurance?	What specific assistance does hospice provide home-based patients?
Does hospice do anything to make death come sooner?	Will medication prevent the patient from being able to talk or know what’s happening?	Is the home the only place hospice care can be delivered?
How does hospice “manage pain”?	Is hospice affiliated with any religious organization?	What is hospice’s success rate in battling pain?

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