Tracking the evolution of hospice palliative care in Canada: A comparative case study analysis of seven provinces

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An aging population, rise in chronic illnesses, increase in life expectancy and shift towards care being provided at the community level are trends that are collectively creating an urgency to advance hospice palliative care (HPC) pl...

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Main Authors: Richards Judy-Lynn, Kelley Mary-Lou, Whitfield Kyle, Crooks Valorie A, Williams Allison M, DeMiglio Lily, Dykeman Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/147