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Hospice

Definition

(formal) A place where people who are dying or very ill can receive care and support, often with a focus on relieving pain and improving the quality of life rather than curing the illness. Typically staffed by medical professionals, volunteers, and spiritual caregivers.

Example Sentences

1The family decided to move their loved one to a hospice, where she could receive palliative care and emotional support during her final days.
2Is it morally justifiable to prioritize hospice care over curative treatments for terminally ill patients, or does this approach undermine the value of human life?
3The hospice movement, which emerged in the 1960s, revolutionized the way society approaches death and dying, emphasizing compassion and dignity over medical intervention.
4As a hospice volunteer, she found that listening to patients' stories and providing emotional support was just as important as the medical care they received.
5There is a growing need for hospice services in rural areas, where access to end-of-life care is often limited and families must travel long distances to receive support.

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