Ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on 10 October, the National Health Service (NHS) reminds the public about the availability of state-funded palliative care services. Palliative care is a comprehensive approach to care that helps improve the daily lives of patients whose conditions can no longer be cured. Its primary focus is on relieving pain and other symptoms, as well as addressing social, psychological and spiritual needs to maintain the best possible quality of life, the NHS…
Ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on 10 October, the National Health Service (NHS) reminds the public about the availability of state-funded palliative care services. Palliative care is a comprehensive approach to care that helps improve the daily lives of patients whose conditions can no longer be cured. Its primary focus is on relieving pain and other symptoms, as well as addressing social, psychological and spiritual needs to maintain the best possible quality of life, the NHS explains. To improve access to palliative care, Latvia introduced state-funded palliative care services at patients' homes in 2024. Since the introduction of the service, a total of 5769 patients have received palliative care at home as of 1 July…
