Suncoast Hospice | Make the Call

Make the Call

“Hospice has elevated care giving to a sacred trust, reminding each of us when we are in greatest need that we are part of a loving, supportive community. We need not suffer, or fear, or be alone.”

Eloise M., Survivor

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.

To refer yourself or someone you know to Suncoast Hospice, call our information and referral department at 727-586-4432.

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