HOSPICE CARE: HEALTH CARE COSTS

Course overview

Hospice care is end-of-life palliative care that can be provided to terminally ill patients who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months and are no longer receiving curative treatment for an underlying disease. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of healthcare costs related to hospice care including information on eligibility to receive hospice care and the impact of hospice care on healthcare costs. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.