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NursingGeriatric MedicineEnd-of-life CareHospice CarePalliative CareIntegrated Palliative CarePalliative Care For CancerPalliative Care In Older AdultsTerminal CareEnd-of-life Care SupportHospice UsePalliative Care Delivery ModelsPalliative Care Management
Palliative care, while still a relatively new component to modern healthcare, is increasingly recognised as an essential part of all healthcare systems. Despite this, it is widely acknowledged that there is still inadequate access to hospice and palliative care worldwide, and with an ageing population who are going to be living and dying with more complex conditions, the demand for care is only going to increase.