Williams underwent a lobectomy for lung cancer 6 months ago, followed by treatme

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Williams underwent a lobectomy for lung cancer 6 months ago, followed by treatment with 2. Ms. radiation therapy and chemotherapy. On her most recent visit the treatments, there is evidence of metastatic disease in her spine. The physician explains that there are no further treatment options, and refers Ms. Rogers to Hospice for continuing care. (Learning Objective 4) to the oncologist, she is told that despite a. What are the underlying principles of hospice? eligble for Medicare and Medicaid Hospice benefits, what information needs to be provided by Ms. Wiliams physician? c. Ms Williams has severe back pain and is concerned whether the hospice will assist with her pain management

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a. Principle of hospice:

- they respect the goals, likes, choices of dying person

- support needs of family member

- helps to gain access to needed health care provider, appropriate care settings

- looks after medical, emotional, social, spiritual needs of dying person

b. Because there are no other options for the treatment of Ms. Williams. She is terminally ill.having prognosis of 6 months or less than it.she will get there medicare and medicaid hospice benefits

c. Because she has severe back pain hospice will definitely assist her in her pain management because it comes in principle of hospice.

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