Does food and water stop when in hospice?

Hospice care encompasses many different things and can last a very long time. To receive hospice services tbe patient just has to have a terminal illness. read more

It is a common misconception that patients aren't given food and water once they're in hospice care. Since patients can be on hospice care for the last six months of their life, obviously they are encouraged to eat and drink as long as they can and want to. read more

Patients have the right to refuse medical treatment, and under United States law this includes food and water, both delivered as normal meals and through artificial means like feeding tubes and intravenous fluids. read more