Admission Quote by Eleanor Clift
“Hospice means end-of-life care. The admission ticket is a diagnosis from a doctor that you have six months or less to live.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Health policy column, 1990s, United States
The statement defines hospice as care for terminally ill patients, triggered by a doctor's prognosis of six months or less to live.
In simple terms: Hospice is for end‑of‑life patients with limited time.
Key Takeaway
Understand hospice eligibility criteria.
Themes
healthcare
end‑of‑life
compassion
Mood
informative
empathetic
Type
educational
clinical
When to use this quote
- patient counseling
- family planning
- caregiver support
- policy design
Key Concepts
palliative care
medical prognosis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this definition shape patient choices?
- What alternatives exist for earlier palliative care?
A Different Perspective
It may not capture the nuanced, individualized nature of prognoses.
