Hospice Care Requires a Doctor's Certification That a Patient's Life

question 64

Multiple Choice

Hospice care requires a doctor's certification that a patient's life expectancy is

• A)2 years or less.
• B)1 year or less.
• C)6 months or less.
• D)1 month or less.

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