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Funeral homes: Where hospice workers forget patient self-determination

Hospice Social Work

I recently surveyed a hospice team about their attitudes and understanding about patient self-determination. The hospice team is responsible to make sure a funeral home is chosen for each patient.” The social worker is responsible to make sure a funeral home is chosen for each patient.” 6 chose this one.

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How to choose a good hospice (whether you’re looking for a job or signing up a relative)

Hospice Social Work

Now begins a discussion of how to choose a strong hospice. Whether you are looking because you want a hospice job, or because you have a family member who needs service, it’s good to know that hospices are not all equally well run. Some hospices provide amazing care to patients and are great to work for.

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