Hospice doctors oversee the medical aspects of patient care, collaborate with the patient’s primary physician, and help manage symptoms and pain.
Hospice nurses specialize in managing pain and other symptoms, provide direct patient care, educate the family on how to care for the patient, and help with decision-making.
They assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and feeding, and provide essential hands-on care.
They offer emotional support, counseling, and assistance with practical and financial concerns. They also help families navigate the healthcare system and access community resources.
They provide spiritual support tailored to the religious or spiritual beliefs and preferences of the patient and family, helping them cope with emotional and spiritual issues.
They provide grief support and counseling to family members both before and after the patient’s passing.
Volunteers offer companionship, respite for caregivers, and help with errands or household tasks.
If needed, these therapists help with issues like mobility, strength, communication, and swallowing.
They provide nutritional counseling to address specific dietary needs related to the illness and treatment.
They assist in managing and dispensing medications for symptom control and pain relief.
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