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hospice in Finnish

hospice in Finnish is saattohoito, saattokoti — hospice means a facility or program providing comfort-focused care for people who are terminally ill, rather than treatment aimed at a cure.

hospice in Finnish

saattohoito
noun
(uncountable) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
saattokoti
noun
(uncountable) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.

What does "hospice" mean?

  1. noun A facility or program providing comfort-focused care for people who are terminally ill, rather than treatment aimed at a cure.
    "Her family arranged for her to spend her final weeks in a hospice."
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hospice in a sentence

  • Her family arranged for her to spend her final weeks in a hospice.
  • The hospice nurse visited daily to manage his pain.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hospice" in Finnish?
"hospice" in Finnish is saattohoito, saattokoti. hospice means: A facility or program providing comfort-focused care for people who are terminally ill, rather than treatment aimed at a cure.
How do you use "hospice" in a sentence?
Example: "Her family arranged for her to spend her final weeks in a hospice." In Finnish, "hospice" is saattohoito, saattokoti.
Are there other ways to say "hospice" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "hospice": saattohoito, saattokoti.
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