Question

arrangements, wills, and organ donation

hospice care has grown enormously since the mid - 1970s and is available in most communities. hospice care tends to focus on palliative care, which centers on reducing pain and suffering while attending to the spiritual and emotional needs of the dying individual and his or her caregiver.

which of the following is not part of hospice cares primary goals and characteristics?

providing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
accepting patients based on health needs and ability to pay
offering emotional support to the dying person and loved ones
relieving pain
restoring a sense of control

Explanation:

Hospice care focuses on palliative care which includes reducing pain, offering emotional - support, and sometimes restoring a sense of control. It usually provides 24/7 services. Hospice care is not based on patient's ability to pay but rather on end - of - life care needs.

Answer:

accepting patients based on health needs and ability to pay