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palliative unit

[/ˈpæliətɪv ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: palliative units
unidade de cuidados paliativos
1. A specialized medical facility or department dedicated to providing palliative care, which focuses on relieving pain and symptoms in patients with serious or terminal illnesses rather than curative treatment
She was admitted to the palliative unit where she received comfort care and pain management.
Ela foi internada na unidade de cuidados paliativos onde recebeu cuidados de conforto e controle da dor.
2. A healthcare setting that emphasizes quality of life and dignity for patients with advanced disease
The palliative unit offers comprehensive support including psychological and spiritual counseling.
A unidade de cuidados paliativos oferece apoio abrangente incluindo aconselhamento psicológico e espiritual.
Synonyms
hospice unitpalliative care unitcomfort care unitend-of-life care unit
Antonyms
intensive care unitacute care unitcurative care facility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de cuidados paliativos
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
unidade paliativa
shorter informal variant used in medical contexts
Portugal
unidade de cuidados paliativos
formal and standardized terminology in Portuguese healthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

comfort care
end-of-life care
symptom management
quality of life care
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