Hospice Hawaii provides a special kind of caring for terminally ill people and their families, to help ensure their quality of life, to help them prepare for death, and to educate the community about the hospice philosophy. Hospice Hawaii's program of care is community-based and is integrated and collaborative within Oahu's health care continuum. Its interdisciplinary team members are responsible for encouraging relationships built on trust, honesty, and openness with the terminally ill person, family members, and loved ones. Hospice team members clarify and provide choices for end-of-life care and establish a sense of personal empowerment.