We r Mr. Perez has Alzheimer's disease and became a resident of a long-term care facility about 1 year ago. His children have repeatedly informed the facility that their father is more confused and agitated when he is hospitalized. They want Mr. Perez to remain in the facility and for his plan of care to include comfort measures only. At a family meeting in the facility, Mr. Perez's attending physician states he would like to refer Mr. Perez to hospice. The attending physician explains to the family that in his opinion Mr. Perez has 6 months or less to live. The family is surprised and does not have any experience with hospice. What other detail about Mr. Perez's case would make hospice care appropriate? O He needs a face-to-face visit prior to admission.
