The place of death of patients with cancer in Kuwait

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Authors

Salem Alshemmari · Kuwait University

A Elbasmi · Cancer Institute (WIA)

Samy A. Alsirafy · Cairo University

Abstract

This almost exclusive inhospital death of patients with cancer in Kuwait is the highest ever reported. Research is needed to identify the reasons behind this pattern of PoD and to explore interventions promoting out-of-hospital death among terminally ill cancer patients in Kuwait.

Topics & Keywords

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Volume 5, Issue 5, pp. 510-512

DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000433

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