Hospice 101: A Primer for the PCP/Hospitalist

A brief overview of hospice, reviewing the difference between hospice and palliative medicine. Discussion of hospice criteria for various disease states, a review of commonly used pain medications in hospice, an introduction to prognostication and when to refer patients to hospice.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
2. Have a general understanding of hospice criteria for various disease states.
3.  A review of commonly used pain medicines in hospice care.
4. Introduction to prognostication and when to refer to hospice.
5. Introduction/review of hospice levels of care.

Disclosures: Sutter Care at Home Hospice (Affiliation/Financial Interest) 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California (OPSC) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. 

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