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EY67

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on: Jul 22, 2018
All of the following are the focus of hospice care EXCEPT
 
  a. management of physical symptoms c. relieving pain
  b. bereavement care d. curing illness

Question 2

Which of the following about proprietary agencies is true? Income that appears to be in excess of operating costs
 
  a. does not have to be reinvested into the agency
  b. must be used for capital improvement
  c. should be used for funding for non-reimbursed care
  d. is designated for provision of staff education


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hospice meets the needs of patients with terminal illnesses and limited life expectancies. The focus is on relieving pain, managing other physical symptoms, and meeting psychosocial needs. Bereavement care and grief support groups are often available to the caregivers following the patient's death.

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Proprietary agencies are not tax-exempt and profits do not have to be reinvested into the agency but may be used to reward investors.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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