Frequently Asked Questions

  • If the patient continues to meet the hospice criteria, then the patient will continue to receive hospice services.

  • If the patient's condition improves to the point where hospice services are no longer needed, then the patient will be discharged from services.

  • Copper Sky Hospice has on-call nurses 24/7.

  • At any time during a life-limiting illness, it is appropriate to discuss all of the patient's care options. By law, the decision belongs to the patient. If they are unable, then it is up to the power of the attorney.

  • Hospice neither hastens nor postpones dying.