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Contact Us:
1835 Rogers Road
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone
864.224.3358
800.261.8636
Fax
864.328.1132
Or Email Us
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Personal
Care Plans |
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In considering the
patient's specific needs and personal preferences, Hospice of the Upstate
consults with patient and family as well as their private physician in order
to develop and implement a Personal Care Plan.
The patient is able to
exercise personal control over decisions affecting the quality of his or her
own life.
One of the most significant
elements of the Personal Care Plan is the control of pain and other symptoms
through the utilization of specifically tailored and appropriate
medications.
The plan of care allows the
patient to live in comfort while maintaining control, dignity, and quality
of life choices.
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Common Questions about Care Plans
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1.
How does hospice manage pain?
Hospice of the Upstate nurses and doctors are experts on the latest
medications and devices for pain and symptom relief. They often partner with
music therapy, massage, nutrition counseling and other therapies. Hospice of
the Upstate believes that emotional and spiritual pain is just as real and
in need of attention as physical pain. Counselors, including chaplains, are
available to assist family members as well as patients.
2.
Can a Hospice of the Upstate
patient who shows signs of recovery resume
regular medical treatment?
Certainly. If improvement in the condition occurs and the disease appears in
remission, the patient can be discharged from hospice and return to getting
regular treatment. If a discharged patient elects to return later to hospice
care, Medicare and most private insurance plans will cover it. Medicare
allows people to go on and off hospice as needed.
3. Is there any special
equipment or changes I have to make in my home before
hospice care begins?
Hospice of the Upstate will assess your needs, recommend any necessary
equipment and help make arrangements to obtain it. Equipment such as
wheelchairs, oxygen and hospital beds are covered by the Medicare hospice
benefit and insurance plans.
4.
How
difficult is caring for a dying loved one at home?
It is never easy and sometimes can be quite hard. At the end of a long,
progressive illness, nights especially can be very long, lonely and scary.
Hospice of the Upstate has staff available around the clock and on weekends
to consult with the family and to make visits when needed. Inpatient hospice
homes are available to patients whose needs can’t be met at home, or for
families needing breaks from
5.
Will medications prevent the patient from being able to talk or know what is
happening?
Usually not. It is the goal of Hospice of the Upstate to help patients be as
comfortable and alert as they desire.
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