The Form of Care for the Terminally Ill That Focuses

question 9

Multiple Choice

The form of care for the terminally ill that focuses on relieving the patient's pain rather than curing their illness is called

• A) hospice care.
• B) palliative care.
• C) caregiver burden.
• D) transitional care.

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Definitions:

Developing Countries

Countries considered to be on the road to industrialization.

Global South

A term used to describe countries considered to be among the less developed and often poorer nations, primarily located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Third World

A term originally used to describe countries that were not aligned with either the capitalist NATO bloc or the communist Eastern bloc during the Cold War, now often referring to developing countries.

Socio-Cultural Changes

Alterations in societal values, norms, and practices due to factors like technological advancements, economic shifts, and cultural exchanges.