Glossary: Integrative End-of-Life Care
Advance Directive
This is a general term describing two kinds of legal documents which allow a person to give instructions about future medical care and who should speak for that person if they are unable (Deathwithdignity, 2024).
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants to enhance physical and emotional well-being, relieve stress, and to support healing. These oils can be inhaled, applied topically, or used in diffusers.
Autonomy
This is the exercise of self-determination and choice among alternatives, based on the individual’s values and beliefs (Deathwithdignity, 2024).
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