slutstadiet
Slutstadiet is a term used in Swedish to describe the terminal or final phase of a progressive or life-threatening illness. It denotes a period in which curative treatment is no longer pursued and the focus shifts to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. Although commonly used in medical, nursing, and palliative care contexts, slutstadiet is not a formal diagnostic category; rather, it reflects a phase in the disease trajectory.
In practice, slutstadiet can apply to a range of conditions, including cancer, advanced dementia, organ failure,
Prognosis in the slutstadiet is unpredictable; the period can last days to weeks or, less commonly, months.
See also: terminal illness, palliative care, end-of-life care, hospice, advance care planning.