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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Contact Information

Communications Dept.
1700 Diagonal Road
Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314

800-658-8898 (Voice - Toll-free)
703-837-1500 (Voice)
703-525-5762 (FAX)

Internet Resources

Abstract

Established in 1978, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advocacy for the rights of terminally ill Americans. NHPCO is the largest nonprofit membership organization devoted exclusively to the promotion of hospice care in America. In addition to providing informational and educational materials to members, NHPCO provides information and referrals to the public.

Publications

Standards for a Hospice Program of Care--general information. Serial Publications: The Guide to the Nations Hospices; NHPCO Newsline; The Hospice and Palliative Professional.

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Audit

Date Entered: 4/1/1998
Date Edited: 9/15/2004
Date Revised: 9/13/2004
Health Referral Number: HR0281
Accession Number: DP91A0380
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