Glossary of Terms
Definitions of terms commonly associated with palliative care.
Power of Attorney
Definition of power of attorney.
Definition of power of attorney.
Inurnment
Definition of inurnment
Definition of inurnment
Acute Pain
Definition of Acute Pain.
Definition of Acute Pain.
Advanced Directive
Definitions of an Advanced Directive.
Definitions of an Advanced Directive.
Anesthesia
Definition of anesthesia.
Definition of anesthesia.
Angina Definition
Angina definition
Angina definition
Anticipatory Grief
Definition of anticipatory grief.
Definition of anticipatory grief.
Apnea
Definition of apnea, or absence of breathing.
Definition of apnea, or absence of breathing.
Artificial Nutrition Definition
Receiving nutrition in any form other than the taking in of food and fluid through the mouth (orally) is considered artificial nutrition.
Receiving nutrition in any form other than the taking in of food and fluid through the mouth (orally) is considered artificial nutrition.
Attending Physician
An attending physician usually has the most significant role in a patient's medical care.
An attending physician usually has the most significant role in a patient's medical care.
Bouvia v. Supreme Court (CA)
The Supreme Court ruling in California regarding the case of Elizabeth Bouvia.
The Supreme Court ruling in California regarding the case of Elizabeth Bouvia.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Short definition of CPR
Short definition of CPR
Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are defined by irregular breathing.
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are defined by irregular breathing.
Chronic Pain
Definition of chronic pain.
Definition of chronic pain.
DABDA: The Five Stages of Coping With Death
Definition of DABDA, the five stages of coping with death.
Definition of DABDA, the five stages of coping with death.
Definition of a Trust
A trust isn't only for the wealthy; it can be a valuable financial tool to many people in various situations. Find out what a trust it...
A trust isn't only for the wealthy; it can be a valuable financial tool to many people in various situations. Find out what a trust it...
Definition of Aspriration
What is aspiration? Find the definition for aspiration, including aspiration pneumonia.
What is aspiration? Find the definition for aspiration, including aspiration pneumonia.
Definition of Grief
A brief definition of grief.
A brief definition of grief.
Definition of Prions
Definition of a prion, a factor in Alzheimer's Disease.
Definition of a prion, a factor in Alzheimer's Disease.
Definition: Opioids
Opioids, also known as narcotics, are prescription medications used to treat pain.
Opioids, also known as narcotics, are prescription medications used to treat pain.
Diaphoresis Definition
Diaphoresis is sweating profusely.
Diaphoresis is sweating profusely.
Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)
Short definition of a Do Not Resuscitate Order.
Short definition of a Do Not Resuscitate Order.
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Brief definition of durable power of attorney for healthcare.
Brief definition of durable power of attorney for healthcare.
Euthanasia
What is euthanasia? Find the definition of euthanasia here.
What is euthanasia? Find the definition of euthanasia here.
Following Physician
A following physician is chosen by the patient to be the doctor in charge of medical care.
A following physician is chosen by the patient to be the doctor in charge of medical care.
Gastrostomy (G) Tube Definition
A gastrostomy tube, or G tube, is a tube that is placed directly into the stomach for long term administration of food, fluids, and medications.
A gastrostomy tube, or G tube, is a tube that is placed directly into the stomach for long term administration of food, fluids, and medications.
Hospice Diagnosis
A patient is admitted to hospice with a terminal diagnosis that will determine what is covered under the hospice benefit.
A patient is admitted to hospice with a terminal diagnosis that will determine what is covered under the hospice benefit.
Hospice Physician
The hospice physician certifies the patient's terminal illness and oversees the patient's medical care while on hospice.
The hospice physician certifies the patient's terminal illness and oversees the patient's medical care while on hospice.
Hospice
Short definition of Hospice.
Short definition of Hospice.
Intubation
Short definition of intubation.
Short definition of intubation.
Living Will
Short definition of a living will.
Short definition of a living will.
Mechanical Ventilation Definition
Mechanical ventilation is the use of a machine to take over active breathing for a patient.
Mechanical ventilation is the use of a machine to take over active breathing for a patient.
Medicare Hospice Benefit
A benefit of Medicare coverage, it establishes patient eligibility, services provided, and reimbursement for hospice services.
A benefit of Medicare coverage, it establishes patient eligibility, services provided, and reimbursement for hospice services.
Nasogastric (NG) Tube Definition
A nasogastric tube, or NG tube, is a tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach.
A nasogastric tube, or NG tube, is a tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach.
Ostomy Definition
What is an ostomy? Find the definition of an ostomy.
What is an ostomy? Find the definition of an ostomy.
Palliate
Short definition of palliate.
Short definition of palliate.
Palliative Care
Brief definition of palliative care.
Brief definition of palliative care.
Palliative Sedation Definition
Definition of palliative sedation.
Definition of palliative sedation.
Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS)
What is physician-assisted suicide? Find the definition of physician-assisted suicide here.
What is physician-assisted suicide? Find the definition of physician-assisted suicide here.
Pressure Ulcer Definition
Definition of a Pressure Ulcer or Bedsore
Definition of a Pressure Ulcer or Bedsore
Probate Definition
Probate is a legal process that takes place after a death. Find out what it involves here...
Probate is a legal process that takes place after a death. Find out what it involves here...
Renal Dialysis Definition
Renal dialysis is the process of filtering the blood, the way kidneys normally do, using a machine.
Renal dialysis is the process of filtering the blood, the way kidneys normally do, using a machine.
Respite Care - Definition of Respite Care
Brief definition of respite care.
Brief definition of respite care.
Respite
Respite means relief or a break.
Respite means relief or a break.
Resuscitation
Brief definition of resuscitation.
Brief definition of resuscitation.
Sedation Definition
Definition of sedation.
Definition of sedation.
Simultaneous Care
Simultaneous care is a model of care that allows patients and families to recieve palliative care at the same time as curative care.
Simultaneous care is a model of care that allows patients and families to recieve palliative care at the same time as curative care.
Skilled Nursing - Definition of Skilled Nursing
Brief definition of skilled nursing.
Brief definition of skilled nursing.
Stress - Definition of Stress
Definition of stress.
Definition of stress.
Suffering - Definition of Suffering
Definition of Suffering.
Definition of Suffering.
Terminal Restlessness
A definition of terminal restlessness - a common symptom at the end of life.
A definition of terminal restlessness - a common symptom at the end of life.
Thanataphobia
Definition of thanataphobia.
Definition of thanataphobia.
Thanatology
Definition of thanatology
Definition of thanatology
Total Parentarel Nutrition (TPN) Definition
Total parentarel nutrition (TPN)is an intravenous feeding that provides nutrition and fluids for someone who cannot take in foods and fluid orally.
Total parentarel nutrition (TPN)is an intravenous feeding that provides nutrition and fluids for someone who cannot take in foods and fluid orally.