Web search: The end of life
Here’s where to start
Type the phrase "end-of-life" or the word "hospice" into your favorite search engine, and you’re likely to come up with thousands of Web pages. Here is a short list of sites that will get you started in your search for information you can pass along to referral sources and the public.
•• Growth House.
A nonprofit organization, Growth House is dedicated to providing end-of-life information to the public and promoting global professional collaboration. The site features original articles, a public forum, and an on-line bookstore. The address is www.growthhouse.org.
•• Hospice Association of America.
An arm of the National Association of Home Care, the nonprofit trade association of home health providers, the hospice association provides general consumer hospice information. For professionals, the site includes listings for educational opportunities and industry news. The address is www.hospice-america.org.
•• Hospice Foundation of America.
This nonprofit organization’s site provides general information about hospice as well as guidance in choosing a hospice. The site also features a story page where people can share their hospice experiences with other visitors to the site. The address is www.hospicefoundation.org.
•• Hospice Net.
A nonprofit organization that operates exclusively on the Internet, Hospice Net provides information and support for patients and their families facing life-threatening illnesses. The site features articles for patients on a wide range of topics, including pain management and the dying process. For caregivers, there are articles regarding support, legal matters, and bereavement. The address is www.hospicenet.org.
•• National Hospice Organization.
The largest trade association of hospice providers offers professional information to its members and general hospice information for the public, including access to a database of hospice providers, both NHO members and nonmembers, to aid in a person’s search for hospice care. The address is www.nho.org.
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