What Hospice Care Offers in Shanghai

Hospice care is given by a team. This team may include doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, aides, clergy, and therapists. The team works together to give the patient and family comfort and support.

The hospice team is always available.

Hospice care treats the mind, body, and spirit. Services may include:

• Control of pain
• Treatment of symptoms (such as shortness of breath, constipation, or anxiety)
• Spiritual care that meets your needs
• Giving the family a break (called respite care)
• Helping the patient and family learn what to expect
• Helping the patient and family cope with loneliness and fear
• Helping the patient and family share feelings
• Helping the family after the loss (called bereavement care)

The hospice team helps the family cope after the death.