| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of behavioral medicine |
| Editors | Marc D. Gellman |
| Place of Publication | Switzerland |
| Publisher | Springer, Springer Nature |
| Pages | 761-763 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030399030 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030399016 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Abstract
End-of-life is a life stage characterized by deteriorating bodily and/or cognitive functioning associated with an approaching death of an individual of any age. End-of-life can last weeks to years and is associated with unique needs of the individual often requiring specialized or palliative care and advanced care planning to attempt to minimize physical suffering via medication and maximize well-being, autonomy, and meaning in life (Carr and Luth 2019).