Portugal continues to fail to respond to more than 70% of people with palliative needs. And yet, needs are expected to double by 2060. Therefore, in this month of October, in which the importance of palliative care is highlighted, it is essential to emphasize the need for access to this care, for all who need it. And praise the work of all professionals dedicated to this care - each clinical team, each formal or informal caregiver. The Hospital da Luz Network teams involved in palliative care and Luz Saúde join, once again in 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) campaign dedicated to this topic, drawing attention to the importance of constituting ourselves as communities that are increasingly inclusive and more attentive to the needs of those who suffer, as well as the fundamental role of those who provide palliative care , who, in an exemplary, integrated and compassionate way, dedicate their lives to their patients on a daily basis. Palliative care in the Hospital da Luz network. A commitment to science, humanity and life.
