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1
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Define compassion

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To feel sympathy and pity for others suffering or less fortunate than you

2
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Define death

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The end of life, which can be determined in several ways but usually accepted as when the brain stops functioning

3
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Define euthanasia

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Inducing a painless death, by agreement and with compassion, to ease suffering. From the Greek meaning ‘good death’.

4
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Define heaven

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A state of being with God after death

5
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Define hell

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A state of being without God (or with the devil) after death

6
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Define hospice

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A place that cares for sick patients in their dying days allowing them to die with dignity. Usually charity organisations

7
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What are life support machines

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A machine which keeps people alive, either through helping them breathe or take foods and fluids, without which the person would be dead

8
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Define mourning

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A period of time, following a death where people show signs of grief

9
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What is palliative care

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Healthcare that focuses on relieving the pain and suffering of patients

10
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What does it mean to be in a persistent vegetative state

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The condition of a patient, resulting from brain damage, characterised by lack of thought and feeling

11
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Define purgatory

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A time of spiritual cleansing and preparation for heaven (strictly a catholic belief)

12
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What is quality of life

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A measure of fulfilment or happiness, not only to do with wealth but a person’s health, independence, relationships and general satisfaction with life

13
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Define reincarnation

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Being born again in another form

Hindu and Buddhist belief

14
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What is a residential home

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A home for the elderly where each individual has their own private room, meals, healthcare and a communal room for socialising.

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Define sanctity of life.

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A key religious belief that life is God given and sacred, therefore it should be treated with care and respect. God gave life and only God can take it away.

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What is sheltered housing?

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A complex of individual flats for the elderly which support them to carry on living independent lives, but where a warden is on duty in case of emergencies

17
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Define ageism

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Prejudice and discrimination against the elderly