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Access to palliative care in the USA: why emphasize vulnerable populations?

Authors :
O'Neill, Joseph
Marconi, Katherine
Source :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine; Sep2001, Vol. 94 Issue 9, p452-454, 3p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The article discusses effective approaches in administering palliative care in the U.S. These are made susceptible through the services offered by the Department of Health and Human Services for uninsured individuals. Such exemplary action from the federal government has been claimed efficient towards palliative care. Moreover, it suggests important issues like education and training of health professionals to establish a system of delivering care for vulnerable communities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01410768
Volume :
94
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23122765
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/014107680109400909