This Chicago Tribune article entitled "More Visits from Hospice May Allow Death at Home" reveals that individuals who have daily visits the first 4 days they are on hospice care are more likely to die at home (if that is where they wanted to) than those who did not receive daily visits. What are the implications of this study? How can one be assured that they will be able to die where they want, whether it be home, hospital, or hospice center?
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