Hospices Are a Relatively Recent Approach Developed To

question 34

Multiple Choice

Hospices are a relatively recent approach developed to:

• A) cure illness and prolong life at all costs.
• B) make the end of life as free from pain and anxiety as possible.
• C) provide a place where people with no living relatives can die.
• D) lower the cost of medical care by competing with hospitals.

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