U.S. Hospice Programs

question 119

Multiple Choice

U.S. hospice programs:

• A) offer mainly in-patient units.
• B) offer emotional support to families caring for dying loved ones at home.
• C) are funded by Medicaid.
• D) serve fewer people in recent years.

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Definitions:

Transference

In psychotherapy, the process by which patients project feelings and attitudes from past relationships onto their therapist.

Ageism

Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age.

Dropout Rates

The percentage of individuals who cease participation in a program, treatment, or educational institution before completion.

Crisis

A crucial or decisive point or situation, often a period of instability or difficulty, in mental health, requiring immediate intervention.