Unlocking timely palliative care: assessing referral practices and barriers at a ghanaian teaching hospital

Unlocking timely palliative care: assessing referral practices and barriers at a ghanaian teaching hospital

Abstract Background The need for primary care physicians to be heavily involved in the provision of palliative care is growing. International agencies and practice standards advocate for early palliative care and the use of specialized palliative care services for patients with life-threatening illn...

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Main Authors: Tabitha Gyanewaa Quaidoo, Barbara Adu, Merri Iddrisu, Frema Osei-Tutu, Candace Baaba, Yekua Quiadoo, Collins Atta Poku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative care
Referral practices
Perceived barriers
Physicians
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01411-9

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