Lexicon of Terms related to the Integrated Palliative Approach to Care
Like all health care practices, hospice palliative care has its own language and terminology. This lexicon of terms is designed to help those interested in implementing the integrated palliative approach to care develop a common language and understanding.
For citation: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, Lexicon, The Way Forward Initiative: An Integrated Palliative Approach to care, 2014.
Expectations
Issues, hopes and fears identified by the person and/or family that require attention in the plan of care.