Economics: Myths


Economics

 
 

Myths


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  1. Private or public insurers pay all necessary end-of-life care services for patients who need them.

  2. Anyone who cannot pay for health care can get hospice or EOL care.

  3. All health care providers, especially physicians and nurses are aware of EOL care (hospice and palliative care) options for their patients facing death and refer to these services appropriately.

  4. All medical and nursing schools teach their students about EOL care (hospice and palliative care) options for dying patients.

  5. Most Americans know about the benefits of hospice care.

 

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