Which of the following statements best describes palliative care?
A) caring for a terminally ill person in their own home
B) care that focuses on reducing pain and suffering
C) medical care in accordance with a patient's stated, written desires
D) medical care that stops short of restarting a patient's heart or lungs if breathing stops
Answer: B
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