Hospice (HOS-pis) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Hospice (HOS-pis)? A program that provides special care for people who are near the end of life and for their families, either at home, in freestanding facilities, or within hospitals.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Julian
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