Referrals to St. Francis Hospice are usually made by physicians. A discharge planner, social worker, patient, family member, nursing home, and clergy may also refer patients to the hospice program.

Hospice care is appropriate when:

• The patient, family and physician agree and understand that comfort care and symptom management are the primary focus
• The attending physician believes that the patient has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less
• Curative treatment has been completed and is no longer an option

Please do not hesitate to call us even if you do not immediately need hospice services. Call St. Francis Hospice at 808-595-7566.

Forms For Physicians

Click here for Hospice Eligibility Guidelines