End-Of-Life Care

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a member of the clergy attached to a chapel, regiment, ship, etc., to perform religious services

  • The chaplain offered spiritual guidance to the patients in the hospital.
  • The chaplain is always there to lend an ear and offer support to anyone who needs it.
  • I heard the chaplain is a cool dude, always ready to listen and help out.
  • In times of crisis, he was like a chaplain, providing comfort and guidance to those in need.

noun a medical doctor specializing in the care of elderly people

  • The geriatrician specializes in the medical care of elderly patients.
  • My grandma's geriatrician is very kind and patient with her.
  • I heard that geriatrician is the best doc for old folks.
  • The geriatrician is like a guardian angel for the elderly, providing them with care and support.

noun A person who uses music as a form of therapy to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

  • The music therapist utilized various techniques to help patients improve their emotional and cognitive well-being.
  • My friend's mom is a music therapist and she helps people relax and de-stress through music.
  • Dude, did you know that music therapists can actually help you chill out and feel better?
  • In a way, a music therapist is like a healer of the soul, using music as their medicine.

DNR

noun DNR stands for 'Do Not Resuscitate', a medical order indicating that a patient does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

  • The patient's medical chart clearly states a DNR order.
  • The doctor said no CPR if his heart stops, it's a DNR thing.
  • I heard she's got a DNR, so don't bother trying to save her.
  • His career was on a DNR trajectory, with no hope of recovery.