BAGSO takes position on draft German hospice and palliative law

BAGSO logoThe German federal association of senior citizens organisations (BAGSO) has issued a position statement on a draft law to improve hospice and palliative care in Germany.

BAGSO welcomes the initiative of the Federal Government but highlights some shortcomings, namely with regard to the (insufficient) provision of care in rural areas, the training and availability of care providers, assistance and self-determination of dying patients, etc.

Read BAGSO statement (in German) here

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