Hospice Myths

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When it comes to Hospice care, there are a lot of different myths out there. Some of these myths are based in fact, and others are not. If you are considering hospice care, there are some things that you should know.
 

  • Hospice provides care for seriously ill people and their loved ones regardless of their diagnosis.
  • While people who are near death can get treatment through a hospice, an early referral to a hospice program can help an individual and family members to fully benefit from hospice care.
  • Patients do not need to be home bound to receive hospice care. In fact a hospice will help patients to be as active as possible.
  • The patient will may still be able to receive their treatment for their illness, and they can also have comfort treatment.
  • Hospice does not only help a patient, but they also provide support and resources for the entire family.
  • Hospice care is available for people of all ages.
  • Hospice care encourages a patient to see their own physician.
  • A hospice provides hope for comfort, acceptance and peace
  • Most insurances cover hospice care.
  • There is no requirement for a DNR (do not resuscitate) order
  • Hospice care will help family members deal with the death of their loved one.

Hospice care is most beneficial when you and your physicians have decided that curative treatments are no longer effective as the hospice will continue to provide care for the symptoms of your terminal illness.  Hospice care does not mean that you are giving up on life, instead they will help to make you more comfortable while you are still receiving treatment. ProCare Hospice of Nevada—your Las Vegas hospice—can help to make your life easier when you are faced with a terminal illness.

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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.