Definición
In senior care, Attended vs unattended death refers to whether death occurred under expected medical care; affects who is called.
These decisions are deeply personal and should align with the person's values, prognosis, and comfort. Clinicians, hospice teams, and spiritual advisors can help families understand options without rushing choices.
Medicare hospice benefit rules, advance directives, and POLST forms interact — keep documents accessible to EMS, hospitals, and chosen agents.