October 2020 – “There’s nothing more we can do . . .” has no place in end of life care.
Use language that offers care that is needed now:
– Urgent and careful management of symptoms
– Care that comes to your home
– Support for your family
– Help with important end-of-life decisions
For more information contact Dr. Leslie Estep or Dr. Anita Meyer at Hospice of the Northwest, 360-814-5550, or [email protected] or [email protected]
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