Abstract

The legal base framework regulating provision of palliative care in the Russian Federation was updated. In particular, the Federal law was amended to expand definition of "palliative care" and determine conditions for its provision. The completely new regulation of organization of palliative care has also come into force, including the procedure of interaction between medical organizations, social service organizations and public associations and other non-profit organizations operating in the field of health care. The publication uses data from genuine research on hospitalization in palliative care unit the needs of patients of older age groups in palliative care and long-term care activities are discussed.

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