Hospice News October 18, 2024
Access to palliative care varies significantly among patients of different ethnic or racial backgrounds, genders or socioeconomic status.
This is according to a recent study in the journal Cureus. White patients were considerably more likely to receive palliative care than people of color. Men were more likely to get palliative care than women, and disparities were also observed between higher and lower income brackets and among the insured and uninsured.
“Addressing cultural barriers, increasing cultural competency among health care providers, and enhancing outreach efforts within underserved communities are essential steps to promote equitable access to palliative care across diverse populations,” the study authors wrote. “Health care financing mechanisms play a critical role in shaping access to palliative care services and...
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