Glossary

Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.

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Laxative

A food, medication or other substance used to produce bowel movements. Most often used to treat constipation.

Laxative

A food, medication or other substance used to produce bowel movements. Most often used to treat constipation.

Living will

A document that outlines treatment decisions a patient wants made if he or she is unable to communicate or make decisions in the future. See Advance care plan.

Living will

A document that outlines treatment decisions a patient wants made if he or she is unable to communicate or make decisions in the future. See Advance care plan.