Guidelines for Hospice Eligibility
Uncontrolled pain, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, anxiety 9. Multiple, recurrent infections 10. Patient appears to be “giving up” physically and emotionally Agrace is available 24/7 to assist in identifying whether a patient may be eligible for hospice services. *See Appendix 2 for Palliative Performance Scale 1
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