wwww. Char l es tonPr imar yPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 65 WHAT DO PATIENTS VALUE ABOUT THE CARE YOU DELIVER? Lutheran Hospice provides compassionate, competent care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. We offer a variety of disciplines – nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and a bereavement counselor – to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and their families. We specialize in symptom management. With the help of our medical director and with input from the patient and family members, our goal is to provide comfort and promote the best quality of life possible. WHAT INSPIRES THE TEAM AT YOUR PRACTICE? We are inspired by the feedback we receive. Lutheran Hospice scores above the national average on Medicare patient outcome surveys. We also receive notes of thanks and appreciation from families and contributions to our Foundation – all of which offers us encouragement to continue doing our meaningful work. WHAT IS ONE IDEA OR HABIT YOU WISH ALL PATIENTS WOULD INCORPORATE IN THEIR LIVES? We often see patients and their families who have not made plans for their last months/years. We would like to encourage everyone, no matter their age, to complete their advance directives. It is important to designate a person or persons to make your health care decisions when you no longer can – and even more important to let them know exactly what you want at the end of your life. WHAT VISION DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE PRACTICE? Lutheran Hospice does not want to be the biggest hospice in Charleston; we want to be the best hospice in Charleston! Our patient outcome scores and our reputation in the community are of the utmost importance to us. Our goal is to continue providing the very best care to our patients and their families. LUTHERAN HOSPICE CARE Best Hospice Care Photo by Jenn Cady photography.
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