WHO takes steps to address glaring shortage of quality palliative care services: Worldwide, it is estimated only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care are receiving it and global demand for care for people with life threatening illnesses will continue to grow as populations age and the burden of noncommunicable diseases rises. By 2060, […]
Inequalities in end-of-life care: The magnifying effect of COVID-19: This is episode 4 of the Palliative care webinar series The human side of COVID-19: Reflections on Palliative Care. Date and time: Wed 14 Oct 2020 from 7:00pm to 8:10pm Location: Online Organised by:Palliative Care Join us on this important webinar to explore new evidence relating to […]
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The short life of Charlie Gard seems now to be coming to an end. His parents have conceded that their son can spend his final days and hours in a hospice and not, as they wished at home, although the details remain to be decided. The case revolved around a battle of Charlie’s ‘best interests’. […]