Hospice

Jeanne Lee

Post 93: No Two Hospices Are the Same

Years ago, a colleague remarked to me, “I have appointments to see three pediatricians today.” I exclaimed, “I didn’t realize you could...

Jeanne Lee

Post 82: An Opinion Note - The Ugly and Beautiful Sides of Hospice

The discussion forums for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine have recently been dominated by heated reactions to the...

Jeanne Lee

Post 57: Debunking Common Myths about Hospice - Part 2 of 2

"Well, I'm glad we talked about options. Hospice sounds like it could give us what we're looking for, but I don't know...it's 'hospice.' ...

Jeanne Lee

Post 56: Debunking Common Myths about Hospice - Part 1 of 2

"Don't say the 'h' word!" the daughter exclaimed. "Um...what is the 'h' word?" I asked. "Hospice," she whispered. For many of us, the...

Jeanne Lee

Post 27: When to Consider Hospice Support - Example #3

"I feel hope now that we have a plan." "I'm tired of coming back to the hospital. I want to get off this merry go round," Ms. W frankly...

Jeanne Lee

Post 26: A Cloudy Crystal Ball - Predictors of Prognosis Part 2 of 3

How has your weight changed in the past year? When a person living with serious illness or advanced disease wants a meaningful response...

Jeanne Lee

Post 25: When To Consider Hospice Support - Example #2

"That sounds exactly like what I would want. Hospice sounds like the way to go when it comes time." "I don't ever want to be started on...

Jeanne Lee

Post 23: When to Consider Hospice Support - Example #1

"Physical therapy, get stronger, meet with hospice - that's a damn good plan." John glanced at his father sleeping comfortably in bed....

Jeanne Lee

Post 2: Five Major Ways Palliative Care Differs from Hospice

"I have to be honest. I don't know the difference between palliative care and hospice," an internist told me recently. It is no wonder...