Part one of term paper
General Purpose of the Department: As we have learned, the idea is not new. Literally meaning "given to hospitality," s provided comfort, kindness, and nourishment to people in need hundreds of years ago. Today, hospices offer comfort to people as they near the end of life's journey. Hospice is a special way of caring for people with te ...

Part two of term paper
... acute or long-term health care setting. Within hospice, the family of the patient is directly involved in making decisions and helping their loved one. Hospice also gives the patient to have a great amount of control by deciding where they want to spend the rest of their lives. It can also help make choices about advanced directives which we will discuss shortly. Major Functions of the Department: Hospice is a very unique department because it truly looks at the "big picture" and treats a spe ...