Comfort Care

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Definition of "Comfort Care"

Comfort care refers to any treatment, including prescription medication, provided to a patient for the sole purpose of alleviating pain. Artificially administered food and water is not considered comfort care. The provision of comfort care may result in extending or shortening a person’s life.

"Comfort Care" is referred to in the following legal documents:

Health Care Directive

See also:

Artificially Administered Food and Water

Artificial Life Support

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