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Originally Posted by PugMom
you touched on 1 of the things about hospice i'm not comfortable with: the lack of care when an issue should arise. if you have a heart attack, etc., no care is given. they hold your hand while you die, ...please tell me i'm wrong
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If you mean life saving care you are correct. You will certainly receive comfort care. Hospice is for end of life, you need to sign a DNR upon admission. You shouldn’t be in hospice if you are not at terms with the fact that you have only a short time left to live. After admission if you have a heart attack and you or family choose medical care then you will simply be discharged from hospice since you no longer meet the requirements.