Eindevanleven

Eindevanleven is a Dutch term that denotes the concept or period surrounding the end of life. It is formed from the words einde (end), van (of), and leven (life), and is sometimes presented as an alternative or variant to more established expressions such as levenseinde or het einde van het leven. The term is not widely standardized in medical or legal vocabulary, but it appears in philosophical, ethical, and public-discourse contexts dealing with dying and end-of-life decisions.

In usage, eindevanleven is typically encountered as a descriptive or interpretive phrase rather than a formal clinical category. It can emphasize the experiential, existential, or personal dimensions of dying, while also serving as a neutral reference to the final life phase in discussions about care, autonomy, or policy. Because it is less common than conventional terms, its precise nuance may vary between authors and contexts.

Contexts in which eindevanleven may appear include end-of-life care planning, palliative care discussions, and debates about euthanasia or physician-assisted dying. In legal or medical texts, more standard terminology is generally preferred, but eindevanleven can surface in literature, policy proposals, or public commentary as a stylistic or comparative label.

See also: levenseinde, einde van het leven, palliatieve zorg, euthanasie, zorgvuldige besluitvorming.