Hospice Coordination in St. George, Utah
Make room for your concerns and priorities. Ask about communication with the people involved in hospice-related recommendations or care.
A conversation guided by what matters to you
Hospice-related questions can be personal and difficult to put into words. You may want to understand an existing recommendation, identify the right person to contact, or explain priorities that you want your care team to hear.
At Peak Medical Clinic, you can raise those questions in a primary care conversation and ask about coordination with involved providers. The conversation can begin with what matters to you and what you would like help understanding.
What coordination may include
Depending on the patient’s circumstances and chosen hospice agency, support may include:
- Review of a hospice recommendation
- Goals and preferences discussion
- Referral guidance
- Sharing relevant medical records
- Communication with the hospice team
- Medication information review
Questions you may want to raise
- Who can explain the recommendation I have received?
- Whom should I contact about questions in an existing hospice care plan?
- How can I communicate the concerns and priorities that matter to me?
- Can we discuss arrangements for involving a chosen support person?
Choose what you want to discuss
It may help to write down a concern, a priority, or a question you would like addressed. There is no need to resolve every future decision before asking for a conversation.
If available, note the involved providers and any information they have given you. Ask what the clinic needs to understand the recommendation or existing care plan.
If you would like support in the discussion, tell the office whom you would like involved and ask about arrangements. Use the contact instructions from your existing care team for questions about their services.
Discuss questions with the involved care team
Your primary care conversation can address your concerns, priorities, and communication with involved providers. For questions about an existing hospice service or its arrangements, contact the responsible hospice team. Ask that team about eligibility and your health plan about coverage.
If you want to discuss future healthcare preferences more broadly, Advanced Care Planning can begin with your values and questions. Discussing preferences does not itself mean enrolling in hospice.
Related Care at Peak Medical
- Care Coordination & Transitional Care
Explore the full range of coordination conversations at Peak Medical.
- Advanced Care Planning
Conversations about future care preferences and personal priorities.
- Care Coordination Services
Communication and responsibilities across care teams.
Talk about the questions that matter to you
Call to ask about a conversation concerning hospice-related recommendations, communication, or your priorities.
Clinic
630 South 400 East #101St. George, UT 84790
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I discuss with my primary care provider about hospice-related care?
You can discuss concerns about a recommendation, priorities you want your care team to understand, and questions about communication with involved providers.
Can I ask questions about a hospice recommendation?
Yes. You can ask what a recommendation means and raise your concerns or priorities. You do not need to have every preference settled before asking questions.
What if I do not know whom to contact?
Review contact guidance from the involved providers. You can discuss the uncertainty with the clinic and ask how the appropriate point of contact may be clarified.
Can I ask for a support person to be involved?
Yes. Tell the office your preference and ask about arrangements for including that person in the conversation.
Who can answer questions about hospice eligibility and coverage?
The hospice team responsible for the service can answer eligibility and admission questions. Ask your health plan about benefits and coverage for your circumstances.
Is advance care planning the same as hospice enrollment?
No. Advance care planning concerns preferences and future healthcare decisions. It does not itself enroll someone in hospice or require a decision to limit treatment.