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[Historical development of palliative medicine]
1Abteilung für Anästhesie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Malteser Krankenhaus, Bonn.
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|August 15, 1998
Summary
The hospice and palliative care movement began in London and expanded globally. Germany saw limited activity until the early 1990s, with 34 palliative care units established by May 1997.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Palliative Care Development
Context:
- The hospice movement originated in London, spreading internationally.
- Palliative care units emerged globally, with the first in Canada (1975) and Germany (1983).
Purpose:
- To trace the historical development and growth of the hospice and palliative care movement.
- To highlight the emergence and expansion of palliative care services in Germany.
Summary:
- The global hospice movement initiated in London, influencing international healthcare.
- Germany's palliative care landscape remained nascent until the early 1990s.
- By May 1997, Germany had established 34 palliative care units, indicating growing adoption.
Impact:
- Documents the historical trajectory of hospice and palliative care.
- Illustrates the delayed but increasing integration of palliative care in Germany.
- Provides a baseline for understanding the growth of palliative care infrastructure.