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Evvie72

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Who was responsible for renewing the hospice philosophy in the 1960s?
 
  a. Cicely Saunders
  b. Lillian Wald
  c. Dorothea Dix
  d. Florence Nightingale

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What is the overall objective of hospice service?
 
  a. Relieve symptoms of terminal disease
  b. Educate the patient about the process of death
  c. Keep the patient comfortable as death approaches
  d. Relieve the family of the stress of death


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The idea of hospice originated in Europe. Dame Cicely Saunders renewed the idea of hospice in the 1960s.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hospice is a philosophy of care that provides support and comfort to patients who are dying.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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