Recent Research Studies Have Shown That Hospice Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

Recent research studies have shown that hospice care

• A) can extend length of life in hospice versus nonhospice patients
• B) increases Medicare costs for patients
• C) increased perceived disparities in care for African-American patients
• D) was rated less than satisfactory by family members versus other institutional settings
• E) should focus on shortening lengthy enrollments of patients

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Definitions:

Ongoing

Continuously happening or in progress.

Terminal

Describes a disease or condition that is expected to lead to death, often associated with a limited life expectancy.

Process

A sequence of measures or procedures executed with the aim of attaining a specific goal.

Aripiprazole

A medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by helping restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain.