History of Hospice - Hospice derives from the Latin word hospes, which means guest and host - The concept of hospice was adopted by the Roman Catholic Church to refer to a place of Hospitality for the sick and dying as well as for travelers and pilgrims. - The first hospice centers are believed to have been established during the crusades - Hospices were widespread in the Middle Ages but diminished as religious orders became Prominent Social Impact - Hospice care contributed to improved family functioning and well-being due to excellent Care of the individual and their families - Vast majority of spouses have reported feelings of increased support and improved coping By all family members - Increased closeness within family members and their loved ones when compared to prior Care - Hospice care with its support of families during terminal illness impacts drastically on Families’ abilities to cope and adapt after their loved one passes away. Medical Background - Palliative Care: specialized medical care for those with serious illnesses at any stage/aims To control and relieve pain/symptoms and improve quality of life. - Best to start care at diagnosis/palliative care can transition into hospice care (6 months) - Settings include Hospitals, nursing homes, at home and can be provided along with curative Treatment - All hospice care is palliative, not all palliative care is hospice care Sociological Perspectives - Society accepting death as a natural process - End of life – contemporary life course stage/experience of a good death can vary and be Individualistic - Ability to give individuals time to gather a better understanding of death, prepare for the End of life - Hospice ethic endows the dying process with new meanings and emphasizes the virtue of Acceptance and limiting treatment

Tracing the History and Impact of Hospice: From Ancient Origins to Contemporary Palliative Care

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