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A '''terminal disease''' is a disease that has no known cure and will cause death. A terminal illness is normally treated with [[palliative care]], to prolong the life of the sufferer and to lessen any pain. Palliative care is often | A '''terminal disease''' is a disease that has no known cure and will cause death. A '''terminal illness''' is normally treated with [[palliative care]], to prolong the life of the sufferer and to lessen any pain. Palliative care for the terminally ill is often referred to specialised hospices. | ||
Revision as of 21:39, 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 palliative care, to prolong the life of the sufferer and to lessen any pain. Palliative care for the terminally ill is often referred to specialised hospices.