The Doctor Mentioned Hospice

First — let's be clear what hospice actually is. Pick what surprises you most:

• Hospice is care, not a place. Most hospice happens at home.

• Hospice is paid by Medicare in full. No out-of-pocket cost.

• You can leave hospice. It's not a one-way door.

• Hospice doesn't mean stopping all medication — only treatment aimed at curing the underlying disease. Comfort meds continue.

• I knew all of these.