Glossary: End-of-Life Care
End of Life Care
End of life care encompasses the comprehensive support and medical treatment provided when a person is nearing the end of life, including physical, emotional, and spiritual care. It emphasizes comfort, dignity, and enchancing quality of life for the patient and also addresses the needs of the families during this difficult time.
Euthanasia
An easy or painless death, or the intentional ending of the life of a person suffering from an incurable or painful disease at his or her request (National Cancer Institute, 2024).