WHAT IS HOSPICE
Hospice is designed to bring personalized, sensitive, compassionate health care and support to individuals and their families facing the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness. Hospice recognizes that a patient deserves comfort in every aspect of his/her life and embraces the reality that, when a cure is not possible, the end-of-life can still be filled with love and comfort.
• A patient, friend, family member, or loved one • Clinicians, including: * Primary Care Physicians (PCP) * Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) * Physicians • A nurse, discharge planner, social worker, or faith based leader To make a referral or ask questions, please call our office at 808-324-7700 WHO CAN MAKE A REFERRAL FOR HOSPICE CARE?
Hospice of Kona is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and our services are covered through Medicare Hospice Benefit at no cost to the beneficiary. Hospice services are also covered through Medicaid and most commercial insurances. Our team is available to assist you with your individual benefits and will answer any questions you may have. THE COST OF CARE MISSING PIC
Potential patients may qualify for hospice care if you have Medicare Part-A and meet the following conditions: • Your hospice doctor and regular doctor (if you have one) certify that you’re terminally ill with a life expectancy of 6-months or less. • You accept comfort care (palliative care) rather than care to cure your illness • You sign a statement choosing hospice care in lieu of other Medicare covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions. ELIGIBILITY
Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes. The two most common advance directives for health care are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. It is important to share copies and talk with people who will be involved in your care. Ask your doctor to make your advance directive part of your medical records. ADVANCED DIRECTIVE
Palliative Care focuses on comfort and improving quality of life for patients living with a serious illness. It is also known as “comfort care” and is provided by trained professionals in a variety of settings. Clinicians providing palliative care work with patients and their loved ones/care teams to improve quality of life and overall well-being. Supportive Care and Concurrent Care are programs through Insurers with a focus on palliative care. PALLIATIVE CARE
75-5925 Walua Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 808-334-7700 Info@HospiceOfKona.org

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WHAT IS HOSPICE

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Hospice is designed to bring personalized, sensitive, compassionate health care and support to individuals and their families facing the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness. Hospice recognizes that a patient deserves comfort in every aspect of his/her life and embraces the reality that, when a cure is not possible, the end-of-life can still be filled with love and comfort. • A patient, friend, family member, or loved one • Clinicians, including: * Primary Care Physicians (PCP) * Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) * Physicians • A nurse, discharge planner, social worker, or faith based leader To make a referral or ask questions, please call our office at 808-324-7700 WHO CAN MAKE A REFERRAL FOR HOSPICE CARE? Hospice of Kona is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and our services are covered through Medicare Hospice Benefit at no cost to the beneficiary. Hospice services are also covered through Medicaid and most commercial insurances. Our team is available to assist you with your individual benefits and will answer any questions you may have. THE COST OF CARE MISSING PIC Potential patients may qualify for hospice care if you have Medicare Part-A and meet the following conditions: • Your hospice doctor and regular doctor (if you have one) certify that you’re terminally ill with a life expectancy of 6-months or less. • You accept comfort care (palliative care) rather than care to cure your illness • You sign a statement choosing hospice care in lieu of other Medicare covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions. ELIGIBILITY
Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes. The two most common advance directives for health care are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. It is important to share copies and talk with people who will be involved in your care. Ask your doctor to make your advance directive part of your medical records. ADVANCED DIRECTIVE Palliative Care focuses on comfort and improving quality of life for patients living with a serious illness. It is also known as “comfort care” and is provided by trained professionals in a variety of settings. Clinicians providing palliative care work with patients and their loved ones/care teams to improve quality of life and overall well-being. Supportive Care and Concurrent Care are programs through Insurers with a focus on palliative care. PALLIATIVE CARE
WHAT IS HOSPICE
Hospice is designed to bring personalized, sensitive, compassionate health care and support to individuals and their families facing the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness. Hospice recognizes that a patient deserves comfort in every aspect of his/her life and embraces the reality that, when a cure is not possible, the end-of-life can still be filled with love and comfort. • A patient, friend, family member, or loved one • Clinicians, including: * Primary Care Physicians (PCP) * Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) * Physicians • A nurse, discharge planner, social worker, or faith based leader To make a referral or ask questions, please call our office at 808-324-7700 WHO CAN MAKE A REFERRAL FOR HOSPICE CARE? Hospice of Kona is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and our services are covered through Medicare Hospice Benefit at no cost to the beneficiary. Hospice services are also covered through Medicaid and most commercial insurances. Our team is available to assist you with your individual benefits and will answer any questions you may have. THE COST OF CARE MISSING PIC Potential patients may qualify for hospice care if you have Medicare Part-A and meet the following conditions: • Your hospice doctor and regular doctor (if you have one) certify that you’re terminally ill with a life expectancy of 6-months or less. • You accept comfort care (palliative care) rather than care to cure your illness • You sign a statement choosing hospice care in lieu of other Medicare covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions. ELIGIBILITY
Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes. The two most common advance directives for health care are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. It is important to share copies and talk with people who will be involved in your care. Ask your doctor to make your advance directive part of your medical records. ADVANCED DIRECTIVE Palliative Care focuses on comfort and improving quality of life for patients living with a serious illness. It is also known as “comfort care” and is provided by trained professionals in a variety of settings. Clinicians providing palliative care work with patients and their loved ones/care teams to improve quality of life and overall well-being. Supportive Care and Concurrent Care are programs through Insurers with a focus on palliative care. PALLIATIVE CARE