General Hospice FAQs

If you have a question about The Carpenter Health Network, feel free to contact us or browse the Frequently Asked Questions using the categories on the left.

St. Joseph Hospice

What is an advanced directive?

What types of advanced directives are there?

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?

Does choosing hospice mean giving up?

Does hospice require switching doctors?

What are some of the diagnoses of patients who receive hospice care?

Can hospice prolong the life of someone diagnosed with a terminal illness?

Is hospice care only for those diagnosed with cancer?

Which criteria is necessary to be admitted to hospice service?

How much will hospice services cost?

How long can hospice care be provided?

Does hospice provide much in the way of services?

How does hospice manage pain?

Where can hospice services be provided?

Are hospice services for the patient only?

Is it possible there is no hospice agency in my area?

Is hospice the same as palliative home health (PHH)?

Is hospice the same as traditional home health (THH)?