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End of Life Ethical Considerations
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Hospice Care
A type of care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms.
Advance Directives
Legal documents that record a patient's end-of-life care preferences.
Euthanasia
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Medical orders to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Medical Futility
A concept where interventions are unlikely to produce any significant benefit for the patient.
Palliative Care
Medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
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