HOSPICE Definition & Meaning

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hospice

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noun

a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order.
Medicine/Medical.
1. a healthcare facility for the terminally ill that emphasizes pain control and emotional support for the patient and family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
2. a similar program of care and support for the terminally ill at home or in a nursing home.

hospice

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noun

a nursing home that specializes in caring for the terminally ill
archaic.
Also calledhospitiumhɒˈspɪtɪəm ��ǲ��辱�پ��ɒˈ��ɪ��ɪə a place of shelter for travellers, esp one kept by a monastic order

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of hospice¹

First recorded in 1810–20; from French, from Latin hospitium “hospitable reception, entertainment”; hospitium

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of hospice¹

C19: from French, from Latin hospitium hospitality, from hospes guest, host ¹

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When looking for a new house in L.A., she notes, “The carport had tandem parking spaces. That’s good, I thought. My hospice nurse can park on the left.”

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I’ve heard parts of that when speaking to a hospice caregiver in my own life.

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This means, for example, that NHS hospitals will get help but not hospices.

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Peers had attempted to secure exemptions for hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies - but MPs rejected their plans.

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“We are looking after very difficult patients. … Patients who will not be accepted by home health. Patients who will not be accepted by hospice,” she said.

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