De palliatief arts
Example: De palliatief arts helpt patiënten met ernstige ziekten pijnvrij te leven.
Definition
"De palliatief arts" refers to a medical professional who specializes in providing care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on relieving pain and improving quality of life rather than curing the disease. This doctor supports patients in managing symptoms and emotional challenges during advanced stages of illness.
Etymology
The term "de palliatief arts" comes from the Dutch language, where 'palliatief' derives from the Latin word 'palliare,' meaning 'to cloak or cover,' reflecting the role of the physician in alleviating or 'covering' suffering. 'Arts' is the Dutch word for 'doctor.' Thus, the phrase literally means 'the doctor who provides palliative care.' Did you know? The concept of palliative care emerged prominently in the 20th century to improve end-of-life care.
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"De palliatief arts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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the palliative care physician