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Terminal Illness |
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| a disease or condition that will eventually cause death |
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| deep distress or sorrow over a loss |
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| holistic, compassionate care given to people to people who have approximately 6 months or less to live |
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Palliative Care |
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| care given to people who have serious diseases or are dying that emphasizes relieving pain, controlling symptoms, and preventing side effects |
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| alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing along with periods of not breathing |
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| the latin term for the temporary condition after death in which the muscles become stiff and rigid |
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Postmortem Care |
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| care of the body after death |
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| capable of breaking down or being decomposed by bacterial or other living organisms |
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Home Health Agencies |
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| businesses that arrange for health care and personal services to be provided in the home |
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| a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education |
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| the state of being frightened, excited, confused, irritated, or in danger |
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| something that causes stress |
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