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Most Canadians wish to die at home, yet the healthcare system often fails to meet this end-of-life preference. Improving alignment with patient wishes for dying at home remains a critical challenge.

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Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the alignment between Canadians' end-of-life care preferences and actual place of death.
  • To highlight the gap between the desire to die at home and the reality of hospital deaths.
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  • Review of existing literature on palliative and end-of-life care discussions.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of Canadians surveyed expressed a preference for dying at home.
    • A significant disparity exists, with only 15% of Canadians dying outside of a hospital setting.
    • The healthcare system frequently does not align with individuals' final wishes regarding place of death.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need to bridge the gap between patient preferences and the reality of end-of-life care settings.
    • Systemic improvements are necessary to facilitate more home deaths as desired by Canadians.
    • Further research and policy development are required to enhance alignment with patient wishes in end-of-life care.