Hospice When people are terminally ill, it is sometimes the patient's wish to be in a comfortable state of mind and setting while they are battling the disease. Hospice is a service designed to
support the patient and their families with their needs and wishes. This program is designed to focus on the quality of life rather than the duration that the patient lives. The most important concept for the Hospice team is to not only comfort the patient but also work with the family to give them the emotional, spiritual and medical guidance that is appropriate for the patient's life expectancy. What makes Hospice unique from hospitalized medical care is that it provides one-on-one help with the medical team and the patient. The Hospice staff recognizes that dying is a normal process of life and allows it to happen at the designated time. Therefore, the patient will receive the care that they wish for in hopes that their dying process will be one that is planned on in the most comfortable manner. It is important to remember that Hospice care is designed for those with a limited life expectancy. Care can be provided from the home or designated area of the patient. Hospice is also committed to providing service to anyone who is terminally ill regardless of the disease they are suffering from, although most of their patients suffer from life threatening
cancer. Another way Hospice works for the care and comfort for dying patients is its focus of palliative care. This type of comfort care focuses not on curing the disease but helping the patient stay comfortable and relaxed during their
mesothelioma treatment and battle. It also allows the patient to experience a better quality of life for the remaining time they have before they pass on. There are specialized palliative programs that are offered through home care and other services such as Hospice. These programs are designed to fit the needs of the patient because every illness requires different medical treatment and supervisory methods. One of the main goals for palliative care through
hospice or home nursing is to make sure that the type of care given is quality and allows the patient to experience a quick and painless death rather than a prolonged suffering period before death occurs. Those that are affected by
cancer illnesses that are terminal are the patients that use Hospice care more frequently. For example, those who suffer from the lung illness mesothelioma would benefit from Hospice care because of the severity of the cancer and the limited timeframe for survival for those who are suffering from it. These types of patients are able to maintain the pain they are going through and are able to be more comfortable during the last days of their life. Mesothelioma patients are especially prone to experiencing harsh
symptoms such as difficulty breathing and chest pain so it is often hard at times for
doctors to alleviate these side effects. Hospice is able to provide the most quality and personal care for those who wish to live out their dying days in the manner at which they choose.
