Identified Barriers to Palliative Care.
Identified Barriers to Palliative Care.
| Barrier | References |
|---|---|
| Late referral associated with elderly patients | 24 |
| Lack of precision in the prognostication process | 25–30,33 |
| Lack of training and deficiency of PC knowledge | 24,34,35 |
| Poor communication between healthcare providers | 36 |
| Lack of public awareness of the role of PC | 8,20 |
| Stigma surrounding PC and its association with end of life | 8 |