Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, W. Virginia Hospice Care

There are many myths about hospice care circulating among people.  One myth is that once a patient enrolls in hospice, the patient's medications will be discontiuned.  This is simply not true.  The doctors and nurses will examine the medication regimen and determine, along with the patient, which medications are important to promote comfort.  Some medications may be eliminated and others may be added.         

Choosing a hospice program can be a difficult task.  Fortunately, the Washington DC-Arlington area offers many hospices from which to choose.  If you or a loved one is in need of hospice care, simply use the list of area hospice providers below. There you will find a complete listing of hospice providers in the area.  A brief description of what each hospice program offers is included.