Palliative Care: Research and Treatment

Bioethics Council, Brazilian National Cancer Institute, Ministry of Health, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Abstract

The global expansion of the modern hospice movement has been fast and impressive, and in developing countries this phenomenon has also been registered, despite the structural and operational difficulties of their health systems. This article will address the scenario of palliative and hospice care in Brazil, pointing to the challenges and difficulties for the implementation of this comprehensive programme within its health system.