Networking and Training in Palliative Care: Challenging Values and Changing Practice
2011
Networking and Training in Palliative Care
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Mhoira EF Leng
Primary Institution: Makerere University, Kampala
Hypothesis
How can palliative care training support new cadres of confident, ethical, skilled workers trained in the science and art of clinical care?
Conclusion
Palliative care training can significantly enhance the skills and ethical understanding of healthcare workers, leading to better patient care.
Supporting Evidence
- 66% of people in the UK would prefer to die at home, yet 68% die in hospital.
- 45% of all patients on medical and surgical wards in Uganda have a palliative care need.
- Training in ethics combined with clinical skills helps in recognizing the concept of futility in palliative care.
Takeaway
This study shows that training in palliative care helps doctors understand how to care for patients with serious illnesses better.
Limitations
The study highlights the lack of palliative care training in many medical curricula worldwide.
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