World Palliative Care Day 2013 observed
12 October 2013, 18:08 PM
UPDATED
13 October 2013, 00:20 AM
Centre for Palliative Care (CPC) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University observed World Palliative Care Day 2013 yesterday. PHOTO: COURTESY
Although we have made some progress in initiating palliative care, the concept of total care for incurably ill patients and their families, there are still millions of people around the world who do not have proper care.
The Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance (WPCA) and its global partners are focusing on "Dispelling the myths" on the eve of World Hospice and Palliative Care 2013 for creating awareness and encouraging people to promote the facts about hospice and palliative care.
In addition to better integration of hospice and palliative care into healthcare, the global hospice and palliative care community underscores the need for:
* More training for health professionals and carers
* Improved access to pain and symptom management medications
* The inclusion of hospice and palliative care into existing health policies
* Opportunities for older people to be involved in decisions around their care
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