Michigan News
(2008-04-12)
Map shows locations of hospice centers and areas with insufficient hospice service
(courtesy of U of M Health System)
More than a third of Americans use hospice services in the final months of their lives.
But a new University of Michigan study says there are gaps in the system.
Dr. Maria Silveria says its difficult for Michigan's poor and rural residents to find a hospice program.
"Not only do you suffer from whatever socio-economic circumstances you're under, you're also not able to utilize what tools that are available, should be available, to you," says Silveria.
Silveria says more money is needed to expand hospice services in Michigan and the rest of the country. © Copyright 2009, Michigan Radio
