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What are at least three characteristics found in all hospices and how can one distinguish hospice care from the standard care of the dying?

I have come up with a few things off the top of my head, but I am not sure about the validity.

1) Don't prolong life; don't hasten death
2) Support caregivers; don't take the place of caregivers
3) Pain free; die with dignity

Your help is greatly appreciated.

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1) This one is accurate. Hospice don't use drugs to prolong life.

2) This is partly accurate as a hospice doesn't take the place of caregivers but a hospital also doesn't take the place of caregivers, although both a hospice and a hospital will provide all the care that is needed while a caregiver is not available but nothing will ever be able to replace the personal relationship of a caregiver to the ...

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