Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care
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About Hospice and Palliative Care
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About Hospice and Palliative Care
The mission of the Veterans Affairs Hospice and Palliative Care initiative
is to "honor a veteran's preferences for care at the end of life". Hospice and
Palliative care collectively represent a continuum of comfort-oriented and
supportive services provided in the home, community and inpatient settings
for persons with advanced disease. Programs emphasize the comprehensive
management of the physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual needs of the
patient and include bereavement care for the family.
Obtaining Services
Locating a VA Facility: http://www.va.gov/ directory/
This web site contains the locations & phone numbers of all VA medical centers.
Contact the one nearest you and request to speak with a Social Worker for assistance.
References and Resources
Handbook: Home Health and Hospice Care Reimbursement
VA Publications: Directives and Handbooks: http://vaww1.va.gov/vhapublications/
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