History and current definitions related to end-of-life care
The term ‘‘end-of-life care’’ is often used interchangeably with various terms such as terminal care, hospice
care, or palliative care. Shifts in the preference of terms to use in the last 30–40 years have occurred, and the
specific meanings of terms have changed over time. Meanings and definitions of terms vary by organizations and countries as well (see Table 1).