Chapter 44 Flashcards

End-of-Life Care

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advance directive

A

document stating person’s wishes about health care once they are unable to do so

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autopsy

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examination of body after death

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end-of-life care

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support / care given around time of death

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4
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palliative care

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care that reduces / relieves intensity of symptoms

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