Disparities in Access to Palliative Care

摘要: Racial and ethnic disparities in health care have been well documented among minority groups with respect to access care, receipt of quality care. As a result these disparities, populations are often diagnosed late stage illness inferior outcomes likely leading increased suffering. Little is known, however, about use specialty palliative the population older adults continues rapidly increase, many will deal challenges serious illness. Ensuring availability high that can meet needs this paramount. In chapter, we review existing data on racial elderly populations. We also discuss relevant policy changes must occur order ensure patients their families