A 91-year-old woman with a CFS of 8 has end-stage heart failure and end-stage dementia. She is in a nursing home and has been gradually declining. Her...

Question

A 91-year-old woman with a CFS of 8 has end-stage heart failure and end-stage dementia. She is in a nursing home and has been gradually declining. Her family is distressed about her declining condition and asks about hospice referral. What is the MOST important criterion for accessing hospice or specialist palliative care services?

Accepted Answer

Having palliative care needs based on symptoms, complexity, or carer distress - regardless of diagnosis

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A diagnosis of cancer

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Being within the last 2 weeks of life

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Being aged over 90

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Having a DNACPR form in place

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Hospice Referral Criteria - Needs-Based Access