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Research Paper | Medicine | India | Volume 10 Issue 12, December 2021 | Popularity: 4.3 / 10
A Study to Assess the Barriers for Delivery of Palliative Care in India: Healthcare Providers Perspective
Kumar Vivek, Patel Neelesh, Nethi Kranthi K
Abstract: India is faced with a twin burden of communicable as well as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is estimated that one million new cases of cancer occur each year in India, with over 80% presenting at stage III and IV require palliative care. There are places where excellent palliative care is offered to a lucky few, <2% of those needing palliative care in our country receive it. This study aims to bring about Healthcare providers perspective to assess the barriers in delivery of Palliative care in India.
Keywords: Palliative Care, Hospice, Pain management
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 12, December 2021
Pages: 126 - 129
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR211201205130
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