Palliative care in Africa and the Caribbean

PLoS Med. 2004 Oct;1(1):e5. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0010005. Epub 2004 Oct 19.

Abstract

In many of the world's poorest countries, dying is often accompanied by avoidable pain and other distressing symptoms. How can we improve care at the end of life?

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
  • Africa
  • Caribbean Region
  • Cost of Illness
  • Humans
  • Needs Assessment
  • Neoplasms
  • Palliative Care*
  • Public Health
  • Quality of Health Care*
  • Social Justice
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Terminal Care
  • World Health Organization