| 1. | Americans are used to seeing people die on TV or
in the movies and readily discuss end-of-life issues. |
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| 2. | Most Americans have communicated their wishes regarding
end-of-life care to their loved ones. |
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| 3. | Controlling pain and other symptoms is less important
than treating life threatening illnesses or diseases. |
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| 4. | Hospice care can be provided only in the patient�s
home. |
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| 5. | Three-fourths of people would be reluctant to allow
outside organizations help them during the dying process. |
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| 6. | Eight out of ten Americans know that hospices are
available to help dying persons and their families. |
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| 7. | Goals at the end of life are similar for patients,
their families and their health providers. |
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| 8. | Patient�s needs are self evident to the experienced
hospice nurse. |
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