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Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice helps people with terminal illnesses have greater quality of life in their end-of-life journey. Because death affects the entire family, it also ensures families are cared for and supported during this important time.
Hospice professionals address physical, psychological and spiritual needs to improve patients' comfort and assure their dignity. They also provide education and compassionate care for families as they help loved ones make decisions and reach end-of-life goals.
Who can receive hospice care?
- Patients have a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease continues its normal course. The six-month period is a guideline for physicians. Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice will provide care after six months if the patient continues to meet criteria.
- Patients choose to change the focus from treating the disease to receiving comfort care. Patients stay in control and make choices from options suggested by the hospice team. Patients receive treatment for medical problems not related to their terminal illness. At any time, they may discontinue hospice care and reestablish a plan to treat their disease.
Patients, family members or others can request hospice care. A physician must approve the admission and actively manage the care provided by the hospice team.