Why Choosing Hospice Doesn’t Mean Giving Up

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It’s unfortunate how many people don’t understand the full benefits of hospice care. So
many people believe that choosing hospice means they are throwing their loved one into some facility to be neglected until they die. This is a huge misunderstanding of what hospice is and the purpose it serves.
Here’s a quick explanation of hospice: hospice is a style of care. It is designed for people who have been diagnosed with incurable terminal illnesses. The part most people don’t understand is the philosophy behind Las Vegas hospice services. Choosing to place a loved one in Las Vegas hospice services does not in any way mean you are giving up. Truthfully, it means the exact opposite. Hospice is all about ensuring a patient is as comfortable and happy as possible during their last days. It is a style of care that includes medical, emotional and spiritual modalities.

Choose Hope

Just because someone has an incurable illness does not mean they are ready to die. Chances are, you aren’t ready for them to die either so choosing hospice means choosing hope.
By submitting yourself to Las Vegas hospice services you actually take back your power. You choose to enjoy the rest of the time you have in a comfortable place. You choose to acknowledge that death does not have to be a scary, lonely event. You choose to spend time on the things that matter rather than consuming your mind with uncontrollable frustrations. When you choose hospice care, you are choosing to instigate healing, peace and comfort for your entire family.
In a small way, hospice does mean giving up. If Las Vegas hospice services are looking like a feasible option for you, you’ve probably been through a lot. When you choose hospice, you give up stress. You give up unnecessary invasive treatments. You give up hospital visit after hospital visit. If you have a cancer, can giving up chemotherapy really sound so bad? You can give up feeling nauseous and tired by choosing to embrace the quality of the rest of your days.
You do not want to be on your deathbed wishing you used your time more wisely. It is okay to give up time consuming doctors appointments when all they’ll do is give you the same old news. Wouldn’t you rather spend that time playing game and recounting memories with the people who matter to you most?
Take solace in the fact that you are not giving up. You are choosing hope. Of course, there are many different Las Vegas hospice services out there with varying degrees of quality. Choose ProCare Hospice of Nevada because they strive to give patients the best experience possible. For more information about Las Vegas hospice care, contact 702.380.8300.

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Dr. Cara Goo, D.O

Dr. Cara Goo, D.O. completed her Family Medicine residency at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY where she first became interested in Palliative Medicine and its application in the clinic and the hospital. She is a graduate of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Pacific College of Health and Science, where she trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbs. In fellowship, she hopes to bridge osteopathic and integrative medicine with palliative care. 

Dr. Iryna Kobita, MD

Iryna Kobita recently completed her Internal Medicine Residency at The Valley Health System in Las Vegas and is pleased to continue her medical training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Prior to relocating to the United States, she practiced medicine in Ukraine, bringing valuable international clinical experience to her work. Iryna looks forward to contributing to the program, building strong professional relationships, and continuing to grow as a physician. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends.

Dr. Diana Lee, MD

Dr. Diana Lee graduated from Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, in 1991. Following graduation, she completed five years of pediatric residency training at Beijing Children's Hospital, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric hospitals in China.

After relocating to the United States, she completed her second residency training program in Internal Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 2004. She then worked as a hospitalist with Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, California, for 10 years, before moving to Las Vegas to join Platinum Hospitalist Group, where she currently practices.

After earning her ABIM board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2012, Dr. Lee focused her career on this specialty. In 2017, she established the first hospital-based inpatient palliative care consultation service in Las Vegas at St. Rose Dominican Siena Hospital. Under her leadership, this initiative expanded from a single-physician service into a multidisciplinary team of four palliative care physicians and 12 nurse practitioners, providing consultations across eight hospitals in Las Vegas. She has also served as the program director for the OPTI-West Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship since 2021.

Dr. Lee is dedicated to advancing patient-centered palliative care through clinical excellence, program development, education, and collaboration. As the founder of one of the region's largest inpatient palliative care programs, she continues to expand access to specialty services and improve care for patients with serious illnesses throughout Southern Nevada.

Dr. Dan Miulli, DO, MS, FACOS

Graduate of Midwestern University-CCOM and completed Neurosurgical Residency Training at Allegheny General Hospitals receiving diploma from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board certified in Neurological Surgery and Neurocritical Care. Practices Neurosurgery in Southern California. Is the Designated Institutional Official, Chief Academic Officer, and CEO of OPTI-West Educational Consortium and Sponsoring Institution.