In a predominantly biomedical healthcare model focused on cure, providing optimal, person-
centred palliative care is challenging. The general public, patients, and healthcare …

Background The need for palliative care is increasing. Since almost every junior doctor will
come across palliative care patients, it is important to include palliative care in the …

As nearly all doctors deal with patients requiring palliative care, it is imperative that palliative
care education starts early. This study aimed to validate a national, palliative care …

Simple Summary A substantial number of patients with cancer receive inappropriate end-of-
life care. Improving the quality of end-of-life care is a priority for both patients and their …

Background: Within the generalist-plus-specialist palliative care model, palliative care is
mainly provided by nurses and physicians of hospital primary care teams. Palliative care …

Purpose: To evaluate the perception of attending physicians, medical residents, and
undergraduate medical students about death and dying, the end of life (EoL), and palliative …

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, palliative care is provided by generalist healthcare
professionals (HCPs) if possible and by palliative care specialists if necessary. However, it …

Background As the global population ages, palliative care is ever more essential to provide
care for patients with incurable chronic conditions. However, in many countries, doctors are …

Involvement of patients in continuing professional development (CPD) is less developed
than in health professional education at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Although …

Background: Personal experiences with death and dying are common among medical
students, but little is known about student attitudes and emotional responses to these …