Palliative Care in Disaster and Conflict Settings

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In summary, the webinar featured speakers discussing the role of palliative care in humanitarian settings, focusing on the need to alleviate suffering and prioritize compassionate care. The speakers shared experiences from crisis situations, such as Haiti and Rohingya refugee camps, highlighting challenges like limited resources and emotional impact on providers. They emphasized the importance of building back healthcare systems and assisting local colleagues to respond effectively. In dealing with language barriers and cultural differences, it was suggested to have cultural advisors and local colleagues to guide interactions with patients. Overall, the webinar provided insights into the complexities of providing palliative care in humanitarian crises and the importance of compassion and support for both patients and caregivers.

Keywords

webinar

palliative care

humanitarian settings

alleviate suffering

compassionate care

crisis situations

limited resources

healthcare systems

cultural differences

compassion and support