Which statement describes hospice core criteria?

Which statement describes hospice core criteria?

• A. Hospice care is focused on cure with ongoing aggressive treatment
• B. Hospice care is available only in inpatient settings
• C. Hospice care focuses on comfort but only for non-terminal conditions
• D. Hospice care is a model focused on comfort for patients with terminal illness, typically with prognosis six months or less and preference for comfort-focused care

Answer: (D)