palliative
Example Sentences
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My peers would say we’ve always served that purpose, but sorting wheat from chaff isn’t the same as steering someone toward shows that are not simply satisfying but palliative.
From Salon
Grace previously said Amelia was number 60 on the list for a clinical trial, but was currently receiving palliative care.
From BBC
He was transferred to a specialist neonatal intensive care unit, but after discussions with clinicians, Eve and Thomas agreed to move him to palliative care.
From BBC
Grace said Amelia was number 60 on the list for a clinical trial, but was currently receiving palliative care.
From BBC
She says for many of these patients, palliative care and managing their symptoms, mainly pain, would be preferable: "Their quality of life would be much better and we would avoid a hospital admission."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
