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Exploring the Relationship Between Palliation and Health in Medicine

The chapter delves into the notion of palliation in medicine and its connection to health, challenging the idea that palliation is solely about relief and comfort. It highlights the concept that palliation can strive towards health, despite not always leading to complete restoration, using the essay by Leon Kass and the example of a squirrel's health as illustrations.

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