Comparison of Hospice to Other Health Services

Medicare Covered Services	Hospice	Hospital	Home Health Agency	Nursing Home
Prescription Drugs for Patient at Home	Yes	No	No	No
Nurses can Visit Even if Patient is not "Home-bound"	Yes	No	No	N/A
Nurses can Visit Without Performing Skilled Care	Yes	No	No	No
Counseling Services at Home for Family Members and Patient	Yes	No	No	No
Patient Able to Use Another Setting to Give Respite to Family	Yes	No	No	N/A
Bereavement Care	Yes	No	No	No
Volunteers to Help Family	Yes	No	No	No