Barriers to expanding perinatal palliative care, hospice
04/15/24 at 03:00 AM
Barriers to expanding perinatal palliative care, hospice
Hospice News, by Holly Vossel, 4/10/24
A lack of trained staff and evolving health laws are among the leading barriers to expanding perinatal palliative and hospice care among underserved populations. ... Mistrust and fear of discrimination are among the common barriers, along with social determinants of health such as insurance coverage, socioeconomic status and transportation, according to recent analysis from researchers at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.