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3. Hospice care can go on for quite a while.

Sat Sep 8, 2012, 10:59 AM

Sep 2012

While it is 'end of life' - the person can be a ways off from dying and still receive the care.

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Court: You Can Appeal Medicare Decisions About Hospice Services [View all] xchrom Sep 2012 OP

We sure do treat our sick, dying citizens without much compassion. bemildred Sep 2012 #1

Hospice care can go on for quite a while. xchrom Sep 2012 #3

... xchrom Sep 2012 #5

I am so sorry to see this. SheilaT Sep 2012 #6