TY - JOUR
T1 - The introduction of palliative care in Uganda
AU - Barnard, David
AU - Jagwe, Jack G.M.
PY - 2002/2/1
Y1 - 2002/2/1
N2 - Hospice Uganda was established in Kampala, September 27, 1993. Since then the hospice has served over 3, 000 patients with cancer, and referrals of patients with HIV/AIDS are increasing steadily. The concepts of hospice and palliative care are well accepted in Uganda, but the delivery of services has been severely constrained by limited resources. Possibilities for growth, both in service provision and education of health professionals, were improved significantly with the incorporation of palliative care objectives into the Ministry of Health 5-year strategic plan.
AB - Hospice Uganda was established in Kampala, September 27, 1993. Since then the hospice has served over 3, 000 patients with cancer, and referrals of patients with HIV/AIDS are increasing steadily. The concepts of hospice and palliative care are well accepted in Uganda, but the delivery of services has been severely constrained by limited resources. Possibilities for growth, both in service provision and education of health professionals, were improved significantly with the incorporation of palliative care objectives into the Ministry of Health 5-year strategic plan.
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U2 - 10.1089/10966210252785141
DO - 10.1089/10966210252785141
M3 - Review article
C2 - 11839240
AN - SCOPUS:0036481559
SN - 1096-6218
VL - 5
SP - 159
EP - 163
JO - Journal of Palliative Medicine
JF - Journal of Palliative Medicine
IS - 1
ER -