Delivering a terminal diagnosis is one of the difficult conversations health care professionals will ever have with the patient. It is essential to hold these conversations to ensure the patients are referred to us on time so that concerned patients and families receive timely support. As Starlight Palliative & Hospice care, we want our patients to be as comfortable as possible. We offer symptom management, physical, emotional, and spiritual care to our clients.

Is Starlight Hospice & Palliative Care right for your patient?

Imagine if instead of rushing to the hospital at 3 a.m., your patient could call a hospice nurse to address their symptoms in their home or assisted living facility. How would that improve quality of life for your patient and their caregivers?

Hospice care is available to patients who have been diagnosed with six months or less to live. While each patient’s journey is different, here are a few things to consider when determining if Starlight Palliative & Hospice Care is the right fit for your patient: 

• Is your patient making frequent visits to the hospital emergency room?  
• Is your patient experiencing more falls? 
• Has there been a significant decline in their ability to perform daily tasks including getting dressed, walking, eating meals or using the bathroom? 
• Has there been a change to your patient’s mental abilities? 
• Is your patient experiencing progressive weight loss, infections, skin tears or other signs of deteriorating health?

If you answered yes to even one of these questions, your patient could likely benefit from the support of Starlight Palliative & Hospice Care. Starlight is available 24/7, 365 days a year to admit patients, provide care and answer questions. We know that you want to know your patients are receiving the best care, so we work closely with referring physicians to provide their patients with a smooth transition through the hospice consultation and admission process, and provide regular updates on their care once admitted.