Question

which of the following is an autonomous, centrally administered program of coordinated inpatient and outpatient palliative (relief of symptoms) services for terminally ill patients and their families?
home health
hospice
hospital
respite
question 12 (2.5 points)
programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (pace) use a capitated payment system to provide a comprehensive package of community-based services as an alternative to institutional care for persons age 55 or older who require a(n) _________ level of care.

Explanation:

Hospice is an autonomous, centrally - administered program that offers coordinated inpatient and outpatient palliative services for terminally ill patients and their families. Home health focuses more on general home - based care (not specifically palliative for terminally ill in the same comprehensive way). A hospital is a general healthcare facility. Respite care is short - term relief for caregivers.

Answer:

hospice