HOSPICE CAN HELP PREVENT UNNECESSARY HOSPITAL READMISSIONS
When asked, the majority of people will say that if given a choice they would prefer to die at home and not in a hospital setting. Avoiding unnecessary trips to the emergency department is key to supporting that wish and helping patients and their families create a more positive end-of-life experience. A study published in Health Affairs shined light on some tough end-of-life statistics: Over half of those who were not receiving the support of hospice visited the hospital at
