Hospice

Hospice The term hospice was used in medieval times to refer to a lodging for travelers where they could be refreshed and looked after on their journeys. Today hospice refers to a concept of compassionate care for people in the final phase of an incurable illness.

Hospice: Providing Support for Patients and Families Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill, and for their family. The philosophy of hospice is to provide support for the patient's emotional, social, and spiritual needs, as well as their...

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