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GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
WHERE CAN I RECEIVE HOSPICE SERVICES?
Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a specific place. Although Hospice services may take place in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or an assisted living residence, care is most often given in the patient's or family member's home. For more information go to our HOSPITALIZATION Page, or go to our AFFILIATIONS to see all the facilities that Good Shepherd currently has contracts with.
WHAT CAN HOSPICE DO FOR ME?
Hospice provides emotional, medical and spiritual support for people who are terminally ill. The goal is to improve patients’ quality of life by making them comfortable in their homes. The focus of care is on symptom management rather than curing the disease. Hospice helps families cope with the care of their ill family member and acts as an advocate during this time of illness.
IF I JOIN HOSPICE, WON’T I BE GIVING UP HOPE?
Hospice focuses on the hope that every day will be the best it can be rather than that the disease will be cured. The goal of hospice is to ease the suffering of terminally ill people and their families and friends.
HOW MUCH WILL HOSPICE CHARGE ME?
The hospice will use the hospice benefit on your insurance policy or Medicare coverage to help pay for the cost of your care. Good Shepherd provides care to all Individuals regardless of age, sex, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or economic status. Those without Insurance will be charged on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE MISSION OF GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE?
A main source of financial support for hospice comes from donations given by patients and their families. Often families will request that In lieu of flowers, friends and family make donations to Good Shepherd. Donations can be made by check payable to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776. Annual fundraisers, grants, bequests, donations of stock etc. all help to defray the some of the costs associated with the charity care we provide as well as the bereavement programs offered without fee to all of the people of Long Island.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE A “DO NOT RESUSCITATE” DNR TO BE ON HOSPICE?
NO, you can choose Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) status when you come on hospice.
WHAT MEDICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH HOSPICE SERVICES?
All hospice services, durable medical equipment, and medications needed for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions are fully covered under the Medicare hospice benefit and many other private insurance companies.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE CANCER TO RECEIVE HOSPICE SERVICES?
No. Cancer is but one of many end stage illness cared for by Good Shepherd. Liver Disease, Cardiac Illnesses, Chronic Pulmonary Disease, ALS(Lou Gehrig’s Disease), and Failure to Thrive are but a few of many others disease processes under our care.
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