From margins to centre: a review of the history of palliative care in cancer.

Clark, David (2007) From margins to centre: a review of the history of palliative care in cancer. Lancet Oncology, 8 (5). pp. 430-438. ISSN 1470-2045

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Abstract

Palliative care and hospices have developed rapidly since the late 1960s. The pioneering work of Cicely Saunders was instrumental in drawing attention to the end-of-life care needs of patients with advanced malignant disease. Palliative care began to be defined as a subject of activity in the 1970s and came to be synonymous with the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual support of patients with life-limiting illness, delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Palliative care services have developed in many settings and have often been closely related to oncology. The worldwide need for this type of care remains much greater than the available provision, but there are encouraging signs of recognition by policymakers and influential bodies, and interest in palliative care has never been greater. This paper charts the modern history of such care around the world and concludes on some current issues and future challenges.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Lancet Oncology
Additional Information:
This is a synthesis of the author's original research over several years on the history and development of palliative care worldwide. The journal has an impact factor of 10.120. RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Social Work and Social Policy & Administration
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? oncologyr medicine (general) ??
ID Code:
3302
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Deposited On:
20 Mar 2008 13:53
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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28 Nov 2023 11:11