End-Of-Life Care
/ˌɛnd əv ˈlaɪf kɛər/
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- (n.) Medical, emotional, and legal services provided to individuals in the final phase of life, focusing on comfort and dignity rather than cure.
The patient’s advance directive ensures clear guidelines for end-of-life care.
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- end-of-life care
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Commentary
End-of-life care includes legally significant decisions about treatment preferences and patient autonomy, often governed by healthcare directives and surrogate decision-making laws.
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