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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Feb 2021
[Can migration background be a boundary in palliative care at the end of life?]
According to current research data, individuals with migration background rarely utilize palliative care services. The potential reasons remain largely unclear, with cultural differences being suggested most frequently. A study focusing on the needs of cancer patients with migration background in Germany provides an overview of the care problems encountered. ⋯ Individuals with migration background frequently receive palliative care without their care givers having any specific knowledge of their migration biography. In order to do justice to societal effects, the support given must go beyond the mere medical expertise.