The use of emergency medical services for palliative situations in Western Cape Province, South Africa: A retrospective, descriptive analysis of patient records

Background. An estimated 56.8 million people require palliative care annually, while only 14% receive such care. This imbalance is particularly acute in low-to middle-income countries (LMICs), where up to 80% of patients requiring palliative care reside. To correct this imbalance, integration b...

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Main Authors: C Gage, B Spies, K Crombie, L Gwyther, W Stassen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2023-11-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1136
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