You may want to consider consulting or referring your patient to Avow Hospice when:
- your patient has a projected lifespan of 6 months or less
- your patient and/or their caregiver/family is electing palliative care
- you have documented a clinical progression of disease as evidenced by multiple ER visits and/or inpatient hospitalizations
- your patient demonstrates a recent decline in functional status
- your patient shows dependence in ADLs
- your patient demonstrates a recent impairment of nutritional status
- your patient is unable to care for self due to rapid disease progression
- your patient requires considerable assistance and frequent care
An Avow Hospice physician will call on your hospitalized patients to assess them for appropriate palliative care upon request. We can:
- assess patients for pain management
- sensitively deliver “bad news” about the extent of their illness
- help resolve family conflicts regarding the continuance or withdrawal of medical treatments
- serve as your partner in treating your hospital-bound patients, reducing your time for rounds.
To request a consultation, complete our on-line referral form, download and print our faxable referral form below or call (239) 261-4404.