Hospice

usgb/ˈhɑːspɪs/
noun

A place that gives care to people who are seriously ill, mostly at the end of their lives.

Her grandmother spent her final weeks in a hospice.
Visual representation of "hospice" - A place that gives care to people who are seriously ill, mostly at the end of their lives.

Often appears as...

  • hospice care
  • hospice patient
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Emotional Sensitivity

Talking about hospice can evoke strong emotions as it's associated with death and caring for the dying.

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When discussing hospice options, empathy and sensitivity are crucial.
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Not a Hospital

Unlike hospitals, hospices are not for curing illnesses, but for comforting and caring for the terminally ill.

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The hospice provided a peaceful environment, different from the bustling hospital wards.
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Specific Vocabulary

Certain words often appear with 'hospice', such as 'care', 'worker', and 'patient' to describe the hospice experience.

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Hospice workers are trained to provide specialized care to hospice patients.
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