Hospice & Palliative Medicine referral

About Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Hospice & Palliative Medicine is a clinical topic our editorial team has not yet expanded into a long-form overview. In general, decisions about diagnosis and treatment depend on history, severity, prior workup, and individual risk factors, and should be made with a licensed clinician who can review the specifics of your case. If you are looking for general patient education, the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus and the CDC publish plain-language references on most conditions, and your clinician can point you to the most relevant guidelines for your situation.

Ondoc doesn't replace your hospice & palliative medicine specialist — we help you get to one. Your PCP visit covers the work-up, basic management, and the signed referral so the specialist can see you faster.