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To: Ilaine who wrote (37975)	6/5/2000 4:05:00 PM
From: flatsville	Respond to of 42523

CB-- I generally agree that hospice care is a good solution to end of life care issues. But, you have to have a clear understanding of the difference between curative and pallative treatment and specifically what, how and why the patient's treatment will change. Don't assume they will do the "right thing" by your loved one. Much of this is dictated by what Medicare will reimburse. In the case of a family member the hospice ceased what they considered a curative treatment when I thought it was pallative (whirlpool baths as a form of a pain relieving treatment.) I was furious and forced them to substitue the treatment they terminated with pain medication. They initially balked and I had to threaten them with legal action...The whole thing was surreal