San Diego Hospice

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What is Hospice and Palliative Care?
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Who Should be Referred for Hospice Care?
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Who Should be Referred for Hospice Care?

San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care (SDHPC) provides comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual care for adults, children and infants faced with an advanced or life-limiting illness.

Patients of all ages with any of the following illnesses may be appropriate for a hospice referral once eligibility criteria are met:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Severe birth defects
Stroke

In addition, patients with the following end-stage diseases may also be hospice-appropriate:

Alzheimer’s
Cardiovascular disorder
Dementia
Renal diseases
Liver disease
Lung disease

Please note that these are not exhaustive lists. As a complimentary service, SDHPC will meet with patients and their loved ones to discuss hospice options.