FAQs
United Hospice & Palliative Care of ArizonaHave a hospice-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!
Do you have to be dying to receive hospice care?
At United hospice, we believe that hospice is about living. Our philosophy is to provide a better quality of life and the end of life. Our services address the physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with a life-limiting illness. We are the experts in pain and symptom management, with the goal to maximize quality of life.
How do I know if I qualify for hospice?
Patients are eligible for hospice care when a physician makes a clinical determination that life expectancy is six months or less if the terminal illness runs its natural course. Patients who choose comfort care rather than curative care qualify for hospice. Most patients and families often say they wish they had enrolled in hospice care earlier. There is no age limit for obtaining hospice care. Reach out to United Hospice & Palliative Care of Arizona if you or a loved one needs hospice in Phoenix, AZ.
Do I have to give up my family physician and my right to make healthcare decisions?
Our team collaborates with the patient’s physician and other healthcare providers. We work to develop a plan of care with the patient and family that will manage the pain and symptoms of illness and will coordinate that care with the patient’s existing healthcare team. Contact us today to learn more about hospice in Phoenix, AZ.
Will I have to move if I go on hospice?
United Hospice cares for our patients in their home, or wherever they call home. This includes residential homes, group homes, assisted living and memory care, or even long-term care facilities, ensuring compassionate hospice in Phoenix, AZ for individuals who need support in the place they feel most comfortable.
Do I have to pay for hospice?
Hospice is covered 100% by your Medicare benefit. Reach out today to learn more about our palliative care service in Phoenix, AZ.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope?
No. Hospice focuses on quality of life and comfort, not on curing the illness. Many patients and families find peace and support through hospice. Reach out to us to find out more about our palliative care service in Phoenix, AZ.
What services are included in hospice care?
Services include pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, medical equipment, medications, and bereavement counseling, all of which are central to hospice in Phoenix, AZ.
Who qualifies for hospice care?
Patients with a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a physician, are eligible for hospice in Phoenix, AZ when they need supportive, comfort-focused care.
What is hospice care?
Hospice in Phoenix, AZ is specialized care focused on comfort and quality of life for individuals with a terminal illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. According to The Mesothelioma Center, hospice care began in the US in the 1970s, paving the way for the compassionate, patient-centered services available today.