End-Of-Life Care Vocabulary

noun a medical treatment for pain relief

• The doctor prescribed a strong analgesia to manage the patient's pain.
• I need some analgesia for this headache, it's killing me.
• I popped some analgesia and now I can finally relax.
• Music is my analgesia, it helps me escape from the world's troubles.

noun a narcotic alkaloid used in medicine as an analgesic and antitussive

• Codeine is a narcotic pain-reliever that is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain.
• My doctor prescribed me some codeine for my back pain.
• I heard some people use codeine to get high.
• She found solace in codeine, numbing both her physical and emotional pain.

noun a brand name for the drug meperidine, which is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain

• The doctor prescribed Demerol to manage the patient's post-operative pain.
• I heard Demerol is really strong stuff for pain.
• I need some Demerol to knock me out.
• Demerol was like a magic potion that made all my worries disappear.

noun The act of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering, especially in the case of a terminal illness.

• The debate on euthanasia continues to be a topic of ethical discussion in the medical field.
• Some people believe euthanasia should be a personal choice for those suffering from terminal illnesses.
• Euthanasia is a hot-button issue that sparks strong emotions on both sides.
• In some cases, choosing to euthanize a project that is no longer viable can be the best decision for a company.

noun deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death

• The family expressed their deep grief at the loss of their loved one.
• She's still going through a lot of grief after the breakup.
• I'm really feeling the grief from that embarrassing moment last night.
• The dark clouds of grief hung heavy over her heart.

noun the combination of two words 'pain' and 'killer' used together to refer to a type of medication

• The doctor prescribed a strong pain killer to manage the patient's chronic back pain.
• I always keep a pain killer in my bag just in case I get a headache.
• I need to pop a pain killer before this headache gets any worse.
• Music has always been my pain killer during tough times.

noun a remedy that alleviates pain without curing

verb to make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause

• Doctors often use medication to palliate the symptoms of terminal illnesses.
• Taking painkillers can help palliate the discomfort after surgery.
• I need to find something to palliate this headache, it's killing me.
• He tried to palliate his guilt by making a donation to charity.

noun A person who is suffering from a disease or condition that is expected to lead to death

adjective Referring to a situation or condition that is incurable or cannot be remedied

• The patient was diagnosed as a terminal case with only a few months left to live.
• He's a terminal case, there's nothing more the doctors can do for him.
• She's a goner, a terminal case for sure.
• The project was a terminal case from the start, doomed to fail no matter what.

noun the provision of services related to the care of the deceased, including funeral arrangements and memorial services

• The deathcare industry plays a crucial role in providing services for the deceased and their families.
• Have you considered a career in deathcare? It can be a rewarding field to work in.
• I never thought I'd end up working in deathcare, but here I am.
• The company's financial situation was so dire, it was like they were in the deathcare business.

verb an action word that indicates a state of being or an occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• As time passes, our bodies inevitably get old and experience natural aging processes.
• Dude, can you believe how fast we're all getting old? It feels like just yesterday we were in high school.
• Man, I can't believe how quickly I'm starting to feel old af.
• The memories of our youth never get old, no matter how much time has passed.