End-of-life phase
Definition
- The final days to hours of life, once the trajectory becomes irreversible and death is expected
- Recognising this phase ("diagnosing dying") is the pivotal clinical act - it changes the goals of every subsequent decision
- Distinct from "terminal illness" (may last months) - this is specifically the actively dying phase
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