Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Lack of Palliative Care in South Africa

Meena (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

94 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-27915-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Lack of Palliative Care in South Africa" directly confronts the challenge of limited access to palliative care in the country. It likely explores the current state of palliative care services, highlighting the gap between what's available and what's needed. The book might delve into the reasons behind this lack, such as limited resources, healthcare worker shortages, or insufficient public awareness. It could propose solutions for bridging this gap, including advocacy efforts, healthcare worker training programs, and integrating palliative care into existing healthcare systems. "Bridging the Gap" offers a call to action for improving the lives of South Africans facing serious illnesses by ensuring they have access to comprehensive and compassionate palliative care.

Autor

Professor Doctor Leena Meena is a leading figure in the fight for equitable access to palliative care in South Africa. With a distinguished career dedicated to improving end-of-life care, she brings her expertise in medicine, public health, and social justice to the forefront. Professor Meena's groundbreaking research has shed light on the disparities in palliative care availability across South Africa. Her work has been instrumental in advocating for policy changes and resource allocation that would strengthen the country's palliative care infrastructure. "Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Lack of Palliative Care in South Africa" is a testament to Professor Meena's unwavering commitment to this cause. This book serves as a roadmap for building a more robust and accessible palliative care system, ensuring dignified care for all South Africans facing life-limiting illnesses. Professor Meena's dedication extends beyond academia. She actively collaborates with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community organizations to develop and implement sustainable palliative care models. Her compassion and leadership inspire a new generation of healthcare workers committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.7.2024
• Verlagsort: mali road
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 172 g
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Handwerk
• Schlagworte: capacity building • Community • Healthcare • Integration • life care • Palliative Care • policy development • quality of life • Resource Allocation
• ISBN-10: 3-384-27915-8 / 3384279158
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-27915-6 / 9783384279156
• Zustand: Neuware