No. Palliative Home Health (PHH) such as the AIM Home Health combines the medical model of Traditional Home Health (THH) such as STAT Home Health and the psychosocial model of hospice, such as St. Joseph Hospice. PHH is provided to those patients who wish to continue curative treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, and dialysis. PHH visits are performed by palliative care trained staff, visit duration is much the same as hospice, and cases are reviewed weekly by a palliative care team, just like hospice. The main difference between hospice and PHH is the frequency of visits. While hospice staff may see a patient 4-5 times per week, PHH visits, though longer in duration, are more similar to THH (1-2 times per week). Hospice also offers around-the-clock bedside care (continuous care), if needed. For more information about PHH, visit AIM Home Health.
