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Death trajectory

Death trajectory is the path a person takes from the time they get sick and die. It is like a map for the journey of life, with many ups and downs. It is different for everyone. Sometimes, people have a rapid death trajectory when their sickness progresses quickly and they don't have much time to prepare or say goodbye. Other times, people have a slow death trajectory which gives them more time to make plans and say goodbye.
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