Case Studies

The following case studies are designed to assist clinicians in assessing their patients' eligibility for hospice care.

We have selected some of the most common primary diagnoses and created examples of “gray area” patients—those whose symptoms may make it difficult to determine eligibility for hospice, but who do indeed qualify. We encourage you to use these case studies to help identify similar patients in your own census who may benefit from hospice services. If you have any questions or need further assistance, reach out to our hospice referral team for a chart review, patient assessment, or an informational session for the patient and family. We are also available to facilitate goals of care conversations for any terminal patients.

Our team can be reached 24/7 at (608) 363-7421 or by email at HospiceReferralNotificationTeam@beloithealthsystem.org.