Hospice care is a type of care that\'s designed to provide comfort and support to people who are terminally ill. It typically involves the administration of medication to help patients with pain and symptoms, as well as regular visits from hospice staff who provide emotional support and assistance with activities of daily living.

The purpose of hospice care is to ease the patient\'s transition into death by providing them with a comfortable environment in which they can peacefully die. While it is thought that most patients prefer hospice care, it\'s not always easy for them to receive it due to the fact that it is considered an optional form of care. In fact, only about half of all people who are eligible for hospice care actually receive it.

There are several reasons why this may happen. Some people believe that Hospice care isn\'t cost-effective, while others contend that patients do not understand what it entails or feel afraid or embarrassed about asking for it. In addition, many hospitals do not have sufficient resources available to accommodate hospice patients, meaning they must be transferred elsewhere which can be disruptive and upsetting for the patient and family members.