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[Ten worrying questions in palliative care].

J Barbero1, L Díaz

  • 1Servicio de hematología y hemoterapia, Hospital Universitario la Paz, Madrid 28046, Sapin. jbarbero.hulp@salud.madrid.org

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Palliative care has grown in Spain since the 1990s to address end-of-life needs. This review questions if its real-world implementation matches stated goals, highlighting areas for improvement in patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Medicine
  • Healthcare System Analysis
  • Public Health Policy

Context:

  • Increasing focus on end-of-life care in Spain since the 1990s.
  • Over half of deaths result from advanced or terminal diseases.
  • Palliative care is recognized as a crucial model for managing end-of-life situations.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the alignment between palliative care strategies on paper and their actual implementation in Spanish health systems.
  • To assess the presence, accessibility, and quality of palliative care services.
  • To identify areas for improvement in end-of-life care.

Summary:

  • Palliative care has developed significantly in Spain over the past two decades.
  • The study critically examines whether the practice of palliative care aligns with established strategies and plans.

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  • It raises concerns about the accessibility and quality of care for citizens.

    • Impact:

    • Prompts reflection on the effectiveness of current palliative care models.
    • Highlights the need for a review of healthcare system strategies for terminal patients.
    • Aims to stimulate improvements in the provision of end-of-life care.