Related Questions

• Can patients living alone be on hospice care?
• How much does the counseling cost?
• Is your volunteer qualified? Do you check their background first?
• How does the program work?
• How can this care be free?
• How does this program differ from your Volunteer Program?
• What services do you provide?
• Is there someone who can stay all day with the patient?
• Isn't hospice there to hasten a person's death?
• How can you afford to do all of this for free?
• Do people ever leave Hospice?
• Can we call 911 for an ambulance?
• Is it necessary that the patient has a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) in order to be on Hospice?
• Can a patient go into the hospital?
• Can a patient still see his/her own doctor?
• Who can I contact to make a presentation to our group?
• What educational opportunities and resources are offered by your agency addressing end-of-life issues?
• Is there a fee for these presentations?

Frequently Asked Questions

How can this care be free?

Our sponsoring hospitals, donations from the community, and grants make it possible for Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care to continue our mission and reach out to those in the community who are in need. Donations are always welcomed as a source on on-going support so that we can provide these free services to those in need. All contributions are tax deductible.
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