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Palliative care in Denmark

H Gamborg1, L D Madsen

  • 1Department of Oncology and Hematology, Finsencenter, National University Hospital-Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|March 1, 1997
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Denmark

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Social Support

Background:

  • Recent increase in palliative care efforts in Denmark.
  • Introduction of numerous initiatives to enhance supportive and palliative care.
  • Existing hospital services include symptom control and open admission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe recent palliative care initiatives in Denmark.
  • To outline future plans for palliative care development.
  • To inform stakeholders about advancements in patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current palliative care services and policies in Denmark.
  • Description of legislative changes supporting home-based end-of-life care.
  • Overview of established hospice facilities.

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Main Results:

  • Hospitals provide symptom control and open admission.
  • New legislation allows relatives income-protected leave for home care.
  • Three non-statutory hospices are operational.

Conclusions:

  • Denmark has significantly advanced its palliative care framework.
  • Legislative and service developments aim to improve patient and family support.
  • Future plans are in place to further enhance palliative care provision.