We report a challenging patient journey at a rural New Zealand hospital affiliated with a hospice programme. This case illustrates the complexities and rewards of achieving a valuable and sensible collaboration among various teams to ensure the best possible outcome for surgical patients receiving palliative care.
Keywords: End of life care; Gastrointestinal (lower); Pain; Quality of life; Supportive care; Terminal care.
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