TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Hospice A1 - Gallagher, Julia M. A2 - McKean, Sylvia C. A2 - Ross, John J. A2 - Dressler, Daniel D. A2 - Scheurer, Danielle B. Y1 - 2017 N1 - T2 - Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, 2e AB - Hospice is a concept of care delivered by an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing best supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families with the goal of maintaining the patient’s comfort and quality of life. Hospitalists, caring for patients with chronic, progressive illness, many of whom are nearing the end of life, are uniquely positioned to improve the quality of care that these vulnerable patients receive and to more closely align their care with patient preferences. Hospitalization represents an opportunity to reassess patients’ prognoses, their understanding of their illnesses and how available treatment options align with their care preferences. Hospice offers high-value end-of-life care and minimizes unwanted interventions and care transitions. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/09 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1137609737 ER -