Problem: You are asked to explain the difference between hospice and palliative care to a patient's family. Which of the following is MOST correct? Looking for Assignment Help? Hospice care is appropriate when life expectancy is less than 18 months Hospice is a program of end-of-life palliative care that is covered by insurance A "Do Not Resuscitate" order is the same thing as palliative and hospice care. Palliative care is dependent on the patient's estimated life expectancy.