[isrul]

It depends on the hospice. Would you want to be put into the hospice that “helped” Terri Schiavo. I've dealt with people in different hospices. Some are great. But some make Kevorkian look pro life.

[buckalfa]

Reimbursement for services unfortunately can enter the picture. Some insurance payors reimburse hospice on a per case basis, thus pressure to keep costs low on any one patient, thus opening up “temptation” to hasten the process. Just think what temptations migh exist under national healthcare reimbursement ?