Perspectives, Opinions and Curiosities · 25 June 2024

Low Awareness and Education Impacting Palliative Care and Surgery

Timely palliative care and surgery improve quality of life and reduce costs for seriously ill adults. However, healthcare providers in Singapore lack knowledge and face significant challenges in providing palliative care. A survey revealed misconceptions and limited understanding among providers, emphasizing the need for improved education and awareness in caring for seriously ill adults.

Journal Article by Juan DWK, Ng IAT (…) Wong JSM et 9 al. in Front Med (Lausanne)

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