West, Emily; (2016) The End of Life in Different Healthcare Settings: Looking for a Palliative Approach. Doctoral thesis (Ph.D), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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Abstract

As demographics change across Europe and the population ages, increasing numbers of people will die with chronic illnesses and multiple co-morbidities. It is currently estimated that approximately two-thirds of people who die are likely to benefit from palliative care, as their deaths are not unexpected or sudden. However, where patients die still has a marked influence on receipt of palliative care at the end of life 4. Patients whose deaths can be anticipated are cared for across the full spectrum of healthcare settings, and access to palliative care across the board has the potential to best serve their diverse end-of-life care needs.

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