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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I didn’t read all of the responses, but what you were probably looking for is a consult for palliative care. This is similar but distinctly different from hospice care. [/quote] Oh, you are right. I did not know there was a difference. I can’t get the assisted living to request this. At least, they have not let me know so far if they have requested it. I assume they have not. Do I ask the doctor for this? OP[/quote] Yes. My understanding is that a doc (usually the PCP) needs to refer to Palliative Care. I’m currently working on this for my dad but he and my stepmom are reluctant to add another provider when he’s seeing so many already. My understanding is that the palliative care doc can help them assess what is actually necessary so maybe he can get off the endless merry go round of doctor appointments and specialists.[/quote]
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