Easing the pain as death draws near
Lebanon- The Daily Star
Lebanese medical professionals at the National Committee for Ethics, a consultative body that reports to the prime minister, are drafting new legislation on the rights of the patient at the end of their life.
Rights group presses for chronic pain care in Senegal
Senegal- Voice of America
Human Rights Watch say Senegal needs to integrate palliative care measures into its regular health care system.
At the very heart of life and death
Australia- The Sydney Morning Herald
Our fear of dying is sending the country broke, says eminent cardiologist.
“Time of Death” a difficult six-part documentary series on Showtime
US- Denver Post
“Time of Death,” a new 6-part documentary series, showcases people of different ages, races, socio-economic standing and attitudes toward their lives, amount to an unsettling look at how Americans feel about death and the act of dying.
Nairobians slapped with higher rates, again
Kenya- Standard Media
Nairobi residents must brace themselves for tougher times as the county government has introduced new taxes, which will increase the cost of mortuary services and graves, among many other services.
Planning for increasing demand for end of life care in the UK
UK- EAPC blog
UK charity Marie Curie Cancer Care, in partnership with Sue Ryder and Help the Hospices, organised a special fringe event at the three main political party conferences in the UK last month to get end of life care onto the political agenda.
Final rule in regulatory challenges – how are you affected?
US- AAHPM Blog
A dense, 49-page government document, “Medicare Program; FY 2014 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update; Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements; and Updates on Payment Reform” was published in the Federal Register in August, with huge implications for hospices and their medical directors.
ACT to increase access to palliative care
ehospice Australia
The demand for services at Canberra’s primary hospitals is expected to rise by 3.5% over the next five years and the ACT Government has taken action to meet this demand by increasing awareness of, and supplying additional resources to, the territory’s palliative care sector.
Five fantastic reasons to make a plan TODAY!
ehospice Canada
Five great reasons to make an Advance Care Plan.
HPCA measuring the quality of care
ehospice South Africa
The Hospice Data Management System (HDMS) of the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa (HPCA) is used by 107 hospices throughout the country and has had a significant impact on these hospices.
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