Referrals may be made to Hospice of West Alabama (HOWA) by anyone at any time by calling (205) 523-0101 or (877) 362-7522. Someone from our clinical staff will call the family to get information and informed consent.
We also contact the doctor for the following information:
- Admitting diagnosis and prognosis
- Current medical findings
- Orders for medications and treatments
- Patient and family understanding of disease and prognosis
- Relevant patient and family information
- History and physical
- Order for hospice care