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The best time to learn about hospice is before you need it. At any time during a life–threatening illness, it is appropriate to discuss hospice. We are happy to give you information or be part of that discussion.

Too often referrals for hospice are not made until the patient has uncontrolled symptoms or is near death. Although hospice can assist and provide care at this time, the patient and family can benefit much more from hospice services if referred earlier.

Many symptoms such as pain are controlled so they do not become severe, and symptoms that might otherwise require a hospitalization or an emergency room visit can be managed in the patient's home. The patient's and family's quality of life can be greatly enhanced by early hospice intervention.

Referral inquiries may be made by anyone.* A referral to hospice is appropriate when:

  • A patient has a terminal illness
  • Comfort care and symptom management become the primary focus
  • Curative treatment is no longer a patient's choice or option

To make a referral to Yolo Hospice, call (530) 758-5566.

Hospice services are available to patients with any disease process that limits the person's life expectancy.

*In order for a patient to access hospice care, they will need an order from their physician. Yolo Hospice will work with the patient, family and physician to get the order. The patient can choose the physician. However, the physician needs to agree to follow their care. Many choose their primary physicians. A patient can also change physicians at anytime under hospice care.

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Judy Norton
"Coping with terminal illness is all consuming for patient and family. As a hospice nurse, I feel it is most important to advocate, respect and use the knowledge we have to make the end of life the most comfortable it can be while always keeping in mind the unique needs of each patient."
~Jody Norton, RN