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This publication provides the first comprehensive review and comparative analysis of palliative care in MECC members Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Palestinian Authority, and Turkey. The monograph describes palliative care services both across the region and within individual MECC members in terms of the numbers of patients, coverage, estimated workforce, patient capacity, services per million population, and type and range of services. Specific palliative care service data were collected throughout the year 2005. The review includes comparative population data and epidemiology. It describes the different health care systems, the funding of general and palliative care services, the availability of opioids, opioid-related legislation, as well as relevant education and training programs. 3/2008
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