Palliative care in Denmark.
The palliative effort in Denmark has increased during recent years. Many initiatives to improve conditions for patients who need supportive and palliative care have been introduced. All hospitals offer symptom control and "open admission". The Social Security Authority has passed an act giving relatives the opportunity to nurse a patient who wishes to die at home without losing their income. Three hospices have been established, all on a non-statutory basis. This article describes the different initiatives and future plans.
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Department of Oncology and Hematology, Finsencenter, National University Hospital-Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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D003718:Denmark; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D012943:Social Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence