Anyone can make a referral for Gilchrist Hospice Care – patients, family members, physicians, other health professionals, friends and clergy.

In most cases, patients will be admitted to the program within 48 hours after receiving the referral information. Gilchrist Hospice Care will complete the necessary paperwork and obtain physician orders to streamline the admission for the patient and family.

To make a referral please fill out our online Referral form or call our toll free referral hotline, 1-800-HOSPICE (1.800.467.7423).

• Consent Form
• Medicare Hospice Benefit Election Form
• Change of Hospice Form

For information about Advance Directives, please visit the Maryland Attorney General's website.