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hospice care  

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  • In the mid-19th century, care of the sick and dying in the United States began to shift from the home to the hospital. With advances in medical technology, an increasing percentage of deaths took place in acute care settings. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Hospice Care]

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