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Global palliative care access and implementation

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2026-10-13 16:31 UTC → 2026-10-14 11:19 UTC · added removed

Medical experts are advocating continue to advocate for the early integration of palliative care to address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of patients with serious illnesses. In Latin America, While significant gaps in access persist, have historically persisted in Latin America, recent developments show expanding service models and legislative progress. In Chile, the Universal Palliative Care Law has expanded its scope beyond cancer patients to include individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and advanced organ failure. Regional data suggesting that 86% indicates a strong shift toward home-based care; in the Maule region, over 85% of those requiring such services do not care is provided at home, while in the Ñuble region, more than 70% of patients receive them effectively. Experts suggest that integrating these home-based services early through multidisciplinary teams. Legislative and educational efforts are also increasing in a other nations. Mexico is working to strengthen medical attention and diagnosis can improve quality of life for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and potentially extend patient longevity. Recent developments show localized efforts Argentina’s health ministries are conducting training sessions to expand these services. help medical staff provide integral care and support families through the grieving process. In Spain, the outpatient palliative care service at the Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago has launched an outpatient service to provide closer follow-up for ambulatory seen successful implementation, serving over a hundred patients within three months. This model has helped reduce emergency room visits by facilitating close follow-up and facilitate transitions to home hospitalization. In Chile, the Universal Palliative Care Law continues to guarantee access to multidisciplinary treatments for individuals with advanced chronic diseases, focusing on managing pain, anxiety, and loss of autonomy. hospitalization options.

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