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Here is some sample content from Physician Services - Attending Physician’s Role:

	PURPOSE: To specify the attending physician's role in the delivery of medical and Hospice services to patients. POLICY: The medical care of each patient admitted to Hospice is the responsibility of the patient's attending physician. Communication between the attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team will be ongoing and documented in the patient's medical record. When the attending physician is absent, the attending physician must designate another physician to oversee care for the patient. PROCEDURE: Admission/Referral Process: The attending physician or designee...
Second excerpt:
	...setting for care is the home Includes short term inpatient stays The physician may make a referral when the patient, family or caregiver agrees to Hospice care. Hospice needs the following: The diagnosis, recent history, physical exam and symptoms Current medications and treatment Certify that patient is terminally ill with six 6 months or less to live Provide a DNR/DNI order Once the Hospice RN has completed the initial assessment/intake visit, the RN will notify the attending...