Integrating Palliative Care into Primary Health Care

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Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into primary health care. A WHO guide for planners, implementers and managers.
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World Health Organization

Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into primary health care. A WHO guide for planners, implementers and managers.

Guide

16 Oct 2018

Palliative Medicine

Primary palliative care in low- and middle- income countries: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the evidence for models and outcomes.

Article

01 May 2024

About

World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that integrating palliative care into primary health care is crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and addressing the ethical responsibility of health systems to alleviate suffering.

Palliative care, which focuses on the prevention and relief of suffering for patients with life-threatening illnesses, should be accessible to all, especially within community and home-based settings.

By training primary health care providers in basic palliative care, most needs can be effectively met, ensuring continuity of care and equitable access. This integration not only supports patients but also their families, promoting a holistic approach to health care that respects patients' values and needs.

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