Can I keep my own physician during hospice care?

Can I keep my own physician during hospice care?

David Kessler (Director of Palliative Care, Citrus Valley Health Partners and Hospice) gives expert video advice on: How does hospice manage pain?; What should I do if hospice is not managing my pain? and more...

When you enter hospice care, whether it be in a facility or in your home, your physician can stay on your case if you both decide that that would be beneficial. There's always a medical director there who's available. Many physicians choose to stay on, and sometimes they will turn over the care to the hospice physician. It really depends on what your physician and you decide.