Palliative care – better outcomes for everyone

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This webinar focused on palliative care and better outcomes for patients with advanced malignancies in low and middle income countries (LMICs). The speakers discussed the importance of palliative care and the need for greater access to pain management and holistic care in LMICs. They highlighted the challenges and misconceptions surrounding palliative care, such as the belief that it is only for end-of-life care or the provision of basic analgesia. Access to opioids was also identified as a major barrier in LMICs. The speakers emphasized the need for education and training of healthcare providers in palliative care, as well as the integration of palliative care into the healthcare system. They also discussed the importance of research and development in LMICs and the need for collaboration between high-income and low-income countries in order to improve access to palliative care. Overall, the webinar provided insights into the current state of palliative care in LMICs and highlighted the need for increased awareness and resources in order to improve outcomes for patients with advanced malignancies.

Keywords

Palliative Care

Better Outcomes

Advanced Malignancies

Disparities in Access

Comprehensive Approach

Challenges

Opportunities

Collaboration

Education

low and middle income countries

access to pain management

holistic care

opioid access

education and training

integration of care

improving outcomes