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In reply to the discussion: What to expect from hospice? [View all]mucifer
(25,677 posts)57. I googled it. I couldn't find anything. I think it's more internal
There are about 5 non profits that are doing it in Chicago. They are contracting together for durable medical equipment (oxygen, beds etc.), medications, supplies like wound care soaps diapers etc, and ambulance services. I know about it because I work for one of the nonprofit hospice members.
There are some for profit ones that are huge and one is currently being investigated by the justice department for fraud. http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2013/May/13-civ-500.html
I do want to send out a big hug to givemefreedom. Sending best wishes.
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You've exhausted every possible option? No transplant possibility, or anything of that nature?
MADem
Nov 2013
#6
Well, I will hope for spontaneous remission for you. And if that doesn't happen, I'll hope you
MADem
Nov 2013
#68
You will be in my thoughts. Hospice - we've had 3 experiences with them for family members.
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2013
#24
Professional hospice services are a Medicare benefit. Para-professional support agencies
pinto
Nov 2013
#36
Make sure you, because you are what counts, are comfortable with your hospice care.
ScreamingMeemie
Nov 2013
#30
I used hospice with both parents, a step parent, and a sibling. I've also worked for a hospice for
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2013
#34