Which Statement Describes the Key Difference Between Dying in a Hospital

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the key difference between dying in a hospital and dying under hospice care?

• A) Hospitals deal with all ages and hospices only deal with elderly patients.
• B) Hospitals are equipped to deal with the dying and hospices are equipped to deal with families of the dying.
• C) Hospitals have paid staff and hospices are run by volunteers.
• D) Hospitals function to treat illnesses and hospices provide a supportive environment for the patient and family.

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