Hospice Eligibility Medical Guide At Samaritan Care Hospice we are committed to becoming an educational resource to our clients. To that end, the following Medical Guide has been designed to assist medical professionals in identifying and communicating with patients who meet hospice guidelines. Within this guide are general and diagnosis specific criteria used in determining a patient’s eligibility for hospice care. Additionally, to assist in the communication of the hospice benefit in a timely manner, we have included useful language related to the steps to an effective hospice discussion for reference as well.