title: Hospice concepts in home care.
abstract: Hospice incorporates concepts--such as the interdisciplinary team, palliative versus curative care, and bereavement programs--that distinguish it from other types of care delivery. The quest to increase quality of life for the dying while controlling costs will drive the future of hospice.
authors.affiliation: VNA Services and Foundation, Butler, PA, USA.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Bohnet
mesh_terms: D001601:Bereavement; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006738:Hospices / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States