“The system is well intentioned, but complicated and fallible” interviews with caregivers and decision makers about palliative care in Canada

Abstract Background Canadian palliative care (PC) philosophy seeks to support individuals in a person-centered and sensitive manner. Unfortunately, philosophy does not necessarily translate into practice and this divide may leave patients without appropriate care at the end of life, causing distress...

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Main Authors: Nicole Luymes, Nicole Williams, Liz Garrison, Donna Goodridge, Maria Silveira, Dawn M. Guthrie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00843-x