Which of the Following Best Describes a Hospice

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a hospice?

• A) It is an organization whose sole aim is to provide support to people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
• B) It is an organization that treats dying patients by focusing on palliative care rather than curative treatment.
• C) It is an organization that functions to cure people of their diseases and save their lives.
• D) It is an organization that offers geriatric care to patients, except for those who are diagnosed with terminal illnesses.

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