Hospice services provide care and comfort to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness that has been certified by a physician. Hospice and palliative care is provided through a team-oriented approach to medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support. The care-plan is developed and tailored to the patient's needs while supporting the family's wishes. Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases; care is provided in the patient's home. The services provided by Hospice are: