Primarily manages the patient’s physical condition; addresses psychological and social needs as they relate to the patient’s overall health status |
Is holistic in nature and addresses the patient’s physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs |
Provides the majority of its services at the beginning of care and tapers off as the patient becomes more independent |
Provides the majority of its services at the end of care, when the needs of the patient and family increase |
Variable stages of illness |
End stage of an illness |
Emergent care is referred to 911 or the emergency room |
The hospice team manages emergency care in the home |
Focuses on curative or rehabilitative care; provides symptom management when appropriate |
Focuses on end of life care and quality of life |