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Meaning of hospice: A program that provides special care for people who are near the end of life and for their families, either at home, in freestanding facilities, or within hospitals.

Definition of hospice

A program that provides special care for people who are near the end of life and for their families, either at home, in freestanding facilities, or within hospitals.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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