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hospice movement — the idea of providing special places where people who are dying can be treated and cared for. The first modern hospice was started by Dame Cicely Saunders in London in 1967 and since then many hospices have opened in Britain and the US. * * * … Universalium
hospice movement — /ˈhɒspəs muvmənt/ (say hospuhs moohvmuhnt) noun a movement which is concerned with the rights of the terminally ill, and which maintains that all people have the right to die as they choose in a way which is free of pain …
Hospice — This article is about the institution for palliative care. For other uses, see Hospice (disambiguation). Bradbury Hospice, the first dedicated hospice in Hong Kong Hospice is a type of care and a philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation… … Wikipedia
hospice — An institution specializing in care of the dying. The focus is on the management of pain and suffering (often by controlled medication) and in dealing with the prospect of death. In the United Kingdom the hospice movement developed in the 1980s.… … Dictionary of sociology
hospice — 1818, rest house for travelers, from Fr. hospice (13c.), from L. hospitium guest house, hospitality, from hospes (gen. hospitis) guest, host (see HOST (Cf. host) (1)). Sense of home for the aged and terminally ill is from 1893; hospice movement… … Etymology dictionary
The Man Who Planted Trees — (French title L homme qui plantait des arbres), also known as The Story of Elzéard Bouffier , The Most Extraordinary Character I Ever Met , and The Man Who Planted Hope and Reaped Happiness , is an allegorical tale by French author Jean Giono,… … Wikipedia
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying — written by Sogyal Rinpoche, gives a comprehensive presentation of the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, exploring: the message of impermanence; evolution, karma and rebirth; the nature of mind and how to train the mind through meditation; how to fo … Wikipedia
hospice — /hos pis/, n. 1. a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., esp. one kept by a religious order. 2. Med. a. a health care facility for the terminally ill that emphasizes pain control and emotional support for the patient and family … Universalium
The Fountain — Infobox Film name = The Fountain caption = The Fountain theatrical poster director = Darren Aronofsky producer = Arnon Milchan Eric Watson Iain Smith writer = Story: Darren Aronofsky Ari Handel Screenplay: Darren Aronofsky starring = Hugh Jackman … Wikipedia
Children's hospice — A children s hospice is a hospice specifically designed to help children and young people who are not expected to reach adulthood with the emotional and physical challenges they face, and also to provide respite care for their families. Contents… … Wikipedia
