广东公布首批214家安宁疗护服务机构名单

Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong Provincial Health Commission has officially announced the first batch of 214 palliative care institutions, achieving full coverage across all 21 cities in the province, aimed at enhancing the level of palliative care services [1] Group 1: Palliative Care Implementation - Palliative care focuses on terminally ill patients and their families, providing integrated care and humanistic support through multidisciplinary collaboration, helping patients to live their final days comfortably and with dignity [1] - By the end of 2024, the number of palliative care service institutions in Guangdong is expected to increase to 574, with over 5,000 palliative care beds, ensuring coverage across urban and rural areas [1] Group 2: Regulatory Framework and Guidelines - In July, the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission issued the "Guangdong Province Palliative Care Service Project Guidelines," detailing and standardizing 13 service items, including symptom assessment and survival period evaluation [1] - This guideline is the first provincial-level palliative care service guideline in the country, providing a comprehensive and precise "manual" for palliative care practices in the province [1] Group 3: Continuous Improvement Efforts - The notification emphasizes that health departments at all levels will enhance palliative care services through institution regulation, system construction, capacity building, and public awareness campaigns, ensuring quality care for every life’s final journey [1]