Which of the following is NOT listed as a patient support service?

• A. Family and friends
• B. Home care
• C. Child life services
• D. Hospice

Answer: (C)

Patient support services are the non-clinical supports that help patients and families navigate care and stay comfortable. Family and friends contribute emotional and social support; home care extends care to the patient’s home after discharge; hospice provides ongoing comfort and support for end-of-life care. Child life services, while valuable for helping pediatric patients cope, educate, and stay emotionally engaged during hospitalization, are typically categorized as a therapeutic/interventional program rather than a patient support service. In this framework, that distinction means child life services aren’t listed as a patient support service.