Usually means: Access to experimental treatments, seriously ill.
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  1. compassionate use: Wiktionary
  2. Compassionate use: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (compassionate use)

noun:  (US) The semi-official use of a drug that has not yet gained official approval in cases where no other treatment is possible

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