Paliative Care
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Foreword
Palliative care is an important public health issue. It is concerned with the suffering, the dignity, the care needs and the quality of life of people at the end of their lives. It is also concerned with the care and support of their families and friends. This is by and large a neglected topic in Europe, but is one that is relevant to everybody in the Region. The purpose of this booklet is to provide a concise overview of the best available evidence on the concept of palliative care and of related services. It is written mainly for decision-makers and health professionals at all levels. Translating scientific evidence into policy and action is a complex process. We hope the booklet will be used as a tool for spreading awareness and for stimulating debate and, above all, policy development and action.
The booklet is the result of a systematic and comprehensive effort to review scientific evidence and to make policy recommendations, drawing on the expertise, suggestions and inputs of individuals from many academic centres and disciplines. It expresses a European viewpoint, but may nevertheless reflect issues relevant to other parts of the world. During the review it has become clear that the evidence available on palliative care is not complete, and that there are differences in what can be offered across the European Region. Issues for further work have been highlighted.
Foreword
Palliative care is an important public health issue. It is concerned with the suffering, the dignity, the care needs and the quality of life of people at the end of their lives. It is also concerned with the care and support of their families and friends. This is by and large a neglected topic in Europe, but is one that is relevant to everybody in the Region. The purpose of this booklet is to provide a concise overview of the best available evidence on the concept of palliative care and of related services. It is written mainly for decision-makers and health professionals at all levels. Translating scientific evidence into policy and action is a complex process. We hope the booklet will be used as a tool for spreading awareness and for stimulating debate and, above all, policy development and action.
The booklet is the result of a systematic and comprehensive effort to review scientific evidence and to make policy recommendations, drawing on the expertise, suggestions and inputs of individuals from many academic centres and disciplines. It expresses a European viewpoint, but may nevertheless reflect issues relevant to other parts of the world. During the review it has become clear that the evidence available on palliative care is not complete, and that there are differences in what can be offered across the European Region. Issues for further work have been highlighted.
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