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“Thank you for honestly answering the most painful questions I’ve ever asked another human being.”
Jennifer M. Whitaker
What happens when you call?
A doctor’s order is not needed to make a referral for hospice care, so call us.
When you call the information and referral department, they will assign a registered
nurse (RN) from the admissions team to come out and visit the patient.
During the first visit, the RN will:
- Explain the full range of programs and services
- Explore the patient’s situation and needs
- Determine the services which best fit the patient’s needs
- Talk with the doctor about your care needs
- Have the patient sign a consent form
- Give you his or her contact information and a copy of A Plan for Life: Personal Journal and Resource Guide
- Assign the patient to a care team
On the second visit, an RN from the patient’s assigned care team will come out
to meet the patient and help develop the first care plan.
What are care teams?
To refer yourself or someone you know to Suncoast Hospice, call our information and referral department at 727-586-4432.