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compassionate

[kuhm-pash-uh-nit, kuhm-pash-uh-neyt] / kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt, kəmˈpæʃ əˌneɪt /


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The famous names on the marquee of a Broadway theater meant nothing to Frank Rich if he could not hear a compassionate human heart beating somewhere inside.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hospice care, when delivered as intended, is one of the most compassionate services in our healthcare system, and we must protect both patients and the providers who serve them with integrity,” Koutsoumpas said.

From MarketWatch

Her employer, NWCare, said they were "devastated to learn about the unexpected passing" and that she "was the essence of humanity, kind, compassionate and beautiful".

From BBC

A Scottish government spokesperson said it "remains committed" to ensuring that everyone who needed it could "access well co-ordinated, compassionate and high-quality palliative and end-of-life care."

From BBC

However, the product is available outside clinical trials through the FDA’s expanded access pathway—often referred to as “compassionate use,” and tailored to patients with immunocompromised conditions or severe disease.

From Barron's