end-stage disease
[/ɛnd steɪdʒ dɪˈziːz/]
nounpl: end-stage diseases
doença em estágio terminal
1. An advanced stage of a disease in which organ function is severely compromised and irreversible, typically requiring intensive medical management or palliative care
The patient was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and required dialysis three times per week.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com doença renal em estágio terminal e necessitava de diálise três vezes por semana.
2. A medical condition where the disease has progressed to a point where recovery is unlikely without intervention
End-stage disease often requires discussions about quality of life and advance care planning.
A doença em estágio terminal frequentemente requer discussões sobre qualidade de vida e planejamento de cuidados avançados.
End-stage disease is a critical clinical and ethical concept in both American and Brazilian healthcare systems. In the USA, this term triggers important legal and medical discussions regarding advance directives and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. In Brazil, it often initiates conversations about family involvement in care decisions and the role of palliative medicine, reflecting cultural emphasis on familial support in healthcare decisions.
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