Hospice: meaning, definitions and examples
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hospice
[ หhษspษชs ]
healthcare facility
A hospice is a type of healthcare facility that focuses on providing care for patients with terminal illnesses. The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their families, rather than seeking to cure the illness. It includes physical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Synonyms
end-of-life care, palliative care, terminal care
Examples of usage
- She chose to spend her final days in a hospice.
- The hospice provided compassionate care to the terminally ill.
- Families often find solace in hospice support services.
Translations
Translations of the word "hospice" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hospรญcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคธเฅเคชเคฟเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Hospiz
๐ฎ๐ฉ hospice
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพัะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ hospicjum
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใใน
๐ซ๐ท hospice
๐ช๐ธ hospicio
๐น๐ท hospis
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์คํผ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชุดูู ู ุฎุตุต ููุฑุนุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hospic
๐ธ๐ฐ hospic
๐จ๐ณ ไธด็ปๅ ณๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ hospic
๐ฎ๐ธ hospรญs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพัะฟะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแกแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hospis
๐ฒ๐ฝ hospicio
Etymology
The term 'hospice' originates from the Latin word 'hospitium', which means 'hospitality' or 'guesthouse'. This word itself is derived from 'hospes', meaning 'guest' or 'host'. Historically, hospices were established as places of shelter and care for travelers and pilgrims. In the 19th century, the concept evolved with the establishment of specialized care for the terminally ill, spearheaded by Dame Cicely Saunders, who founded the first modern hospice, St. Christopher's Hospice, in London in 1967. This innovation emphasized the importance of palliative care and the dignity of patients in their final stages of life. Today, hospices are recognized as essential services in healthcare, offering support not only to patients but also to their families during such a critical time.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,448, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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