Belgian MPs to debate extending euthanasia laws to under-18s and Alzheimer’s patients
Belgium- The Independent
This week Belgium is debating whether or not to extend its laws allowing euthanasia to include children and those suffering from long-term “diseases of the brain” like Alzheimer’s.
Hospice team fly to Czech Republic
Europe- Hucknall Dispatch
Hospice staff from Treetops Hospice in the UK are flying to Prague to share their knowledge and expertise with their counterparts at Hospic Jordan in nearby Tabor.
Studies look at community vs hospital-based HIV care and medication issues
US- aidsmap
HIV-positive people treated at community clinics were more likely to continue receiving care, while those treated at hospital clinics were more likely to maintain undetectable viral load, researchers have reported. Other studies found that people with HIV often take multiple drugs for various conditions and a multidisciplinary team of experts can help prevent medication errors.
23 soldiers get palliative care training
Times of Swaziland
About 23 soldiers have attended a two-week palliative care training course conducted by Swaziland Hospice at Home.
Hospice opens new palliative care unit
New Zealand- Western Leader
The Kowhai Suite, Hospice West Auckland’s new two-bedroom specialist palliative care unit, has been officially opened by Prime Minister John Key.
Terminally ill will be hit as doctors walk off wards
Ireland- Independent
Terminally ill patients in palliative care units and some cancer patients are among the thousands affected as junior doctors walk off hospital wards in Ireland.
Furry friends helping the terminally ill
US- The Royal Gazette
As World Hospice and Palliative Care Day approaches on Saturday, The Royal Gazette spoke to Agape House support charity Friends of Hospice, about the services offered by Agape House and the many volunteers and therapists who work to make patients’ lives a little brighter.
KMTC launches a Higher Diploma in Palliative Care
ehospice Kenya
Kenya Medical Training College has officially started its long awaited Higher Diploma in Palliative Care Course.
MYTH: Hospice and palliative care is just for people with cancer
ehospice Australia
Palliative care, whether home based, in hospice, or inpatient, has much to offer all people who have a life limiting illness.
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