Deathbed Dilemmas

[Dom]

 Hospice often gets a really bad rap (being called "the death house" for example) but I was pleasantly surprised when I spent time in one during my training, I'd say about 90% of the work was about achieving symptom relief and patient comfort, after which they would return home to their families, there were many more discharges home than actual deaths. I would always advocate for hospice care, its so much more than dumping someone in a bed filling them full of opiates and waiting for them to die.

I have always heard great feedback about hospice workers. Never heard it referred to derogatively.

I agree, hospice tends to be a great option for those who want it. And especially so if the patient can remain at home and receive hospice visits - luckily that is often available.