Department of Neuroanaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Care, Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata, India
Perspective Article
Perspectives of Physicians Looking After Patients with Neurological DisordersTowards Palliative Care in West Bengal,India
Author(s): Indranil Ghosh*, Subhajit Guha and Bibhukalyani Das
Introduction
The proportion of hospitals providing specialist palliative care has increased considerably all over India. However, palliative care is yet to be integrated with services provided to patients with neurological impairment. Here, we present survey results describing the current levels of collaboration between neurology and palliative care services and exploring the views of professionals towards the integrated Neuropalliative care service.
Methods
Physicians (Internal Medicine ,Neurology and Neurosurgery) looking after patients with neurological disorders at Medical Colleges in the state of West Bengal, India were approached via email to complete a comprehensive online survey.
Results
The survey received responses from 75 physicians.Overall, palliative care needs of neurolog.. View More»
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