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Hospice Case Study: Evaluating The Patient's Case

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I spoke with the patient 's wife via phone, The wife states that she needs additional assistance for the patient. She states that she is aware that the patient 's health is declining and that she wants him to be comfortable at home. I discussed hospice services with the patient and the wife. The wife states that she would like hospice to evaluate the patient, the patient also agree for hospice to evaluate.
Case reviewed with the patient 's nurse, the charge nurse, case management and hospice.
Recommendation-hospice to evaluate.
Palliative care will continue to

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