The prevalence and burden of pain has long been reported as problematic. Comprehensive
pain education in undergraduate programmes is essential for developing knowledgeable …

Introduction Medical education experts argue that grief support training for physicians would
improve physician and patient and family wellness, and should therefore be mandatory …

Medical Education 2011: 45: 389–399 Context Death and dying occur in almost all areas of
medicine; it is essential to equip doctors with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to …

The needs of an aging population and advancements in the treatment of both chronic and
life-threatening diseases have resulted in increased demand for quality palliative care. The …

Background: There is extensive research documenting serious deficiencies in
undergraduate nursing education related to end-of-life care. Many nurses and nursing …

End-of-life care is an essential element of quality cancer care. Nevertheless, a majority of
physicians and nurses working at cancer centers feel unprepared for this task. As part of a …

In their first year of work, newly qualified doctors will care for patients who have palliative
care needs or who are dying, and they will need the skills to do this throughout their medical …

The World Health Organization recommends that “palliative care should be integrated as a
routine element of all Undergraduate Medical Education.” However, the provision of training …

Objective. Improvements in clinical pain care have not matched advances in scientific
knowledge, and innovations in medical education are needed. Several streams of evidence …

Introdução: Abordagem em cuidados paliativos (CP) é uma modalidade assistencial
recomendada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. O sofrimento e o processo de morrer …