Hospice is not about 'giving up on treatment'—it is a shift to care that prioritizes quality of life.
Generally, a doctor's diagnosis of six months or less serves as the guideline, and the decision is made in close consultation with family.
Korea offers three operational models: inpatient, home-based, and consultation-based hospice care, and services are covered by national health insurance.
An advisor helps facilitate decision-making between medical professionals and family, and also provides emotional support care for the family.
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