UK’s palliative care commission offers global insight

Abstract

Higginson and Ramjeeawon’s question—whether a palliative care commission can drive real change1—resonates far beyond the UK, offering global insight. Health systems everywhere face mounting strain: rising demand, workforce shortages, and persistent barriers to quality palliative care. In Canada, access to palliative care has improved in some regions, but remains deeply uneven. Jurisdictional differences, regional capacity, and …