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More help for the dying

The Health Ministry will pay more attention to treating the dying patients and focus on palliative care. -ST

Tue, Oct 14, 2008
The Straits Times

THE Health Ministry will pay more attention to treating the dying patients.

It is now convinced that hospices play an important role, and sees the need to help pay for such care for poorer people.

It is also encouraging more young doctors to take up palliative care.

 


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