Hospice

Swiss-American psychiatrist and pioneer in near-death studies (1926-2004)

area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of dying patients

250px|thumb|right|A Hospice House in Missouri Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on the palliation (providing relief of pain) of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life. Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering. Hospice care provides an alternative to therapies focused on life-prolonging measures that may be arduous, likely to cause more symptoms, or are not aligned with a person's goals.

fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens

sedation technique

sub-discipline of social work