FAQ
Hospice Questions and Answers
Do I have to be Catholic to choose Catholic Community Hospice?
Catholic Community Hospice serves all faiths. Our staff is very sensitive to other religions and beliefs and will work with your spiritual advisers and family to accommodate your needs.
Hospice is a form of palliative care for end-of-life issues and concerns. Our hospice is performed at your place of residence, whether that be your home, an assisted living facility, or nursing home.
Why should I choose Catholic Community Hospice?
We are the only Catholic hospice in the Kansas City Metro. We are non-profit and donate all proceeds to Catholic Charities. By choosing Catholic Community Hospice, you are helping to fund: Our Mom / Baby Program - The Homeless - Our Food Pantries - Counseling Services - Emergency Assistance Programs - And More
Under Medicare, hospice is covered 100%, so there is no cost for the family. We also work with numerous insurance companies.
When should I consider hospice?
Usually, this is a conversation that most patients or care givers have with their doctor. An evaluation can be ordered to see hospice would be appropriate. Then we can work with your doctor to see if hospice would be a benefit for you and your loved one.
Am I choosing to give up when I choose hospice?
Absolutely not. Numerous studies have shown that people who choose hospice over aggressive treatment can actually live longer and more comfortably.
What does the Catholic faith say about hospice?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic faith: 2278 Discontinuing medical procedures that are burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome can be legitimate; it is the refusal of "over-zealous" treatment. Here one does not will to cause death; one's inability to impede it is merely accepted. The decisions should be made by the patient if he is competent and able or, if not, by those legally entitled to act for the patient, whose reasonable will and legitimate interests must always be respected. 2279 Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted. The use of painkillers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only foreseen and tolerated as inevitable Palliative care is a special form of disinterested charity. As such it should be encouraged. If you would like more information about this, please contact us @ (913) 621-5090.