Practical Problems for Aboriginal Palliative Care Service Provision in Rural and Remote Areas: Equipment, Power and Travel Issues

‘I don’t want to be in that big city; this is my country here': Research findings on Aboriginal peoples' preference to die at home

“…19 As reported elsewhere, the actual choice to die at home is limited for Aboriginal peoples in rural and remote areas because of the lack of local palliative care and respite services, 20,21 and the many practical obstacles to community-based health care provision. 22 At present, Aboriginal peoples are relocated for end-of-life specialist care away from the comfort of their home and community, which causes both patients and their carers much fear, distress and hardship. 23,24 In view of the strong desire by Aboriginal peoples in rural and remote areas to die at home, the firm recommendation from the study is that, whereever possible, relocation should be avoided and local service provision strengthened.…”

“…23,24 In view of the strong desire by Aboriginal peoples in rural and remote areas to die at home, the firm recommendation from the study is that, whereever possible, relocation should be avoided and local service provision strengthened. [20][21][22][23][24][25] …”

Dying in the Margins: Understanding Palliative Care and Socioeconomic Deprivation in the Developed World

“…The limitations of the availability of palliative care resources were identified in the literature [15][16][17] and were found to be further exacerbated by the increasing aging population [17][18][19] . The demands for palliative care services are such that many compete for limited resources, and those with the greatest need, did not necessarily realize available services at the end of life [18].…”

Family as the primary caregiver: palliative care in the Golan Heights

“…The distance from the patient's home to the site of care can prove to be a major logistical obstacle to the provision of palliative care 24. This is especially the case in less densely populated areas, such as the Golan.…”