The Hospice Concept
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Hospice is a concept that can be traced back in the centuries-old idea of offering a place of shelter for weary and sick travelers on a long journey. Over time, the concept has given a medical meaning and is now known as hospice or palliative care.
Hospice or palliative care gives humane and compassionate treatment to people who are in the last stages of incurable diseases such as cancer and AIDS. The family of the patient, the doctor and the patients itself are usually the ones who decide as to when a hospice service should begin.
Jobs in hospice care include palliative care nurses, physicians and certified nursing assistants (CAN’s), among others.
For more information on hospice care and hospice care jobs, visit the website of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.