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Glossary
Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.
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Psychostimulant
A type of medication that acts on the brain to improve energy, mood and alertness. Requires a prescription.
Psychostimulant
A type of medication that acts on the brain to improve energy, mood and alertness. Requires a prescription.
Quality of life
A personal sense of wellbeing, fulfillment or enjoyment of life.
Quality of life
A personal sense of wellbeing, fulfillment or enjoyment of life.
Radiation therapy
A treatment that uses high-energy rays to damage cancer cells, to stop them from growing and dividing. Can also be used to treat symptoms resulting from cancer. This may include radiation to the bone to alleviate pain or to prevent the bone from breaking.
Radiation therapy
A treatment that uses high-energy rays to damage cancer cells, to stop them from growing and dividing. Can also be used to treat symptoms resulting from cancer. This may include radiation to the bone to alleviate pain or to prevent the bone from breaking.
Respite
Temporary care given by healthcare providers to allow family caregivers time to rest.
Respite
Temporary care given by healthcare providers to allow family caregivers time to rest.
Rigor mortis
Muscle stiffening that develops hours after death.
Rigor mortis
Muscle stiffening that develops hours after death.