Enabling Community: A missing link in Establishing End of Life Care continuum

Abstract

Palliative care including end of life care is marginally available, accessible, and affordable to chronically ill patients in India. When emotional, practical, and informational support are essential for these individuals, it is imperative to identify and implement effective public health intervention to address inequity linked to End of Life. Various forms of social support have proved to be beneficial for patients dealing with such conditions. Establishing community networks towards providing end of life care is the need of everyone. Proactively building care networks in families, neighborhoods, or workplaces is essential for continuum of care in providing end of life care.