Examining the Role of Primary Care Physicians and Challenges Faced When Their Patients Transition to Home Hospice Care.

Background: The transition into home hospice care is often a critical time in a patient's medical care. Studies have shown patients and caregivers desire continuity with their physicians at the end of life (EoL). However, it is unclear what roles primary care physicians (PCPs) play and what challenges they face caring for patients transitioning into home hospice care.