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A '''terminal disease''' is a disease that | A '''terminal disease''' is a disease that has no known cure and will cause death. A terminal illness is normally treated with [[paliative care]], to prolong the life of the sufferer and to lessen any pain. Paliative care is often taken on by hospices. | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 30 March 2008
A terminal disease is a disease that has no known cure and will cause death. A terminal illness is normally treated with paliative care, to prolong the life of the sufferer and to lessen any pain. Paliative care is often taken on by hospices.