Definición
In senior care, Hospice election refers to signed choice of hospice replacing curative Medicare coverage.
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.