- Hospice believes passing to be a natural part of the cycle of life
- Hospice neither hastens or postpones one’s passing.
- Hospice supports patients who desire to continue their lives with dignity and have as much control as possible.
- Hospice aggressively manages pain and symptoms.
- Hospice is holistic and recognizes that pain and suffering may be physical, emotional, spiritual, or social.
- Hospice supports persons in hopes that they may live as fully and as comfortably as possible.
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