When To Refer To FRIENDS?

Referrals to FRIENDS may be made in any of the following cases:

• Newly diagnosed patients with terminal illnesses
• Patients needing palliative care
• Family with primary care giver needing help to care for someone with terminal illness

Since we are not restricted by CMS, physicians may make a referral anytime there is a need for hospice services.

What Is Needed To Refer A Patient?

• Order to treat patient
• History and physical or recent notes

You may use our referral form or simply call or fax the office with the information.

What Makes FRIENDS Unique?

• Medical licensed hospice that employs a professional staff of seventeen including Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Availability to professional staff 24/7.
• Accepts patients that are still seeking curative measures such as dialysis, feeding tubes, chemotherapy and radiation.
• Cares for patients with foley catheters, feeding tubes, PICC or Port lines.
• May work in conjunction with Home Health agencies and Community Long Term Care
• Offers volunteer services to patients such as transportation for appointments, companionship and respite assistance.
• Provides services at no cost to the patient, their family, insurance providers or Medicare/Medicaid.
• Manages pain control and pays for pain and nausea medication as needed.
• Coordinates with patient’s physician to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Numerous community outreach programs available to anyone in need

Helpful forms:
Referral Form
DNR

Please contact our office at 843-525-6257, if you would like a FREE Hospice Resource Guide or would like to schedule an appointment to discuss how FRIENDS would be able to assist your patients with hospice care.