| 单词 | hospice |
| 释义 | hospice (hɒspɪs ) Word forms: hospices countable noun A hospice is a special hospital for people who are dying, where their practical and emotional needs are dealt with as well as their medical needs. ...a hospice for cancer patients. He died in March at St Julia's Hospice. Synonyms: nursing home, hospital, sanatorium, convalescent home Collocations: hospice movement This has been the cornerstone of the hospice movement since it began and an encouraging finding to build on. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Her contribution to the success of the hospice movement is incalculable. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Their plight has turned the spotlight on the lack of funding of the hospice movement. The Sun (2008) They remain at the heart of the hospice movement. Growing Through Loss and Grief (1994) Back in civilian life he worked in the plastics industry and, on a voluntary basis, comforted terminally ill hospice patients. Times, Sunday Times Routine care may be provided at a nursing home or assisted living facility, although the majority of hospice patients are treated at home. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hospital palliative care programs today care for non-terminal patients as well as hospice patients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although most hospice patients are in treatment for less than thirty days, care may extend beyond six months so long as a patient's condition continues to merit such medical outlook. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 临终关怀医院 Japanese: ホスピス |
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