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The Ministry of Health is raising awareness about end-of-life care. But there are issues such as improving the skills of trained staff, community back-up and help for caregivers that need to be addressed.
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Another aspect of end-of-life care is that patients’ needs get more complex when they have more than one illness.
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Timothy Liu
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Singaporeans have worked hard to enjoy the good life they have today. They must also make sure they have a "good death", one not burdened by financial costs and unnecessary medical interventions.
The issue is in the spotlight after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said last month his ministry will work to raise awareness of palliative care, and make the hospital discharge process smoother.
