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Palliative care in Thailand.

Authors :
Krongyuth, Panita
Campbell, Cathy
Silpasuwan, Pimpan
Source :
International Journal of Palliative Nursing; Dec2014, Vol. 20 Issue 12, p600-607, 8p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

In Thailand, several barriers exist that prevent people with life-limiting illnesses from accessing good-quality palliative care, namely: lack of palliative care providers; lack of training and education for the palliative care workforce; and issues with availability and distribution of opioids. Without palliative care, people suffer needlessly during the last months of their life. This paper gives an analysis of these issues and provides recommendations for clinical practice, research and health policy that may help to alleviate these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13576321
Volume :
20
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100051689
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2014.20.12.600