The patient’s personal physician is a key member of the LifePath Hospice Team. The attending physician assumes responsibility for the
medical management of his/her patient’s treatment throughout the patient’s involvement in the LifePath Hospice program.
Certifies patient’s terminal prognosis
Manages the patient’s symptoms and prescribes the appropriate treatment
Approves the patient’s plan of care
Coordinates the patient’s care with the LifePath interdisciplinary team