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Differences in terminology used across regions need to be addressed. The word "hospice" causes misconceptions and problems in many regions of Canada. For example, in Newfoundland, the word "hospice" is apparently not familiar to the majority of the population. In Quebec, hospice is a pejorative word. In British Columbia, a focus group on palliative care indicated that the word "hospice" is a "barrier to many people in accessing services." All three regions suggested that the term "palliative care" would be more appropriate and recognizable.
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