: The right to live with dignity during the final stages of existence, enshrined in national and supranational Charters of Rights, represents a significant step towards humanizing medicine and is integral to the right to health. Palliative Care, rooted in health, dignity, and therapeutic self-determination, has emerged as a fundamental human right and a moral imperative within health systems. It seeks to alleviate suffering, emphasizing the holistic well-being of patients with life-limiting illnes-ses. This paper provides an analysis of the current situation of Palliative Care in Italy and examines its critical aspects, also in relation to the issues found in other European and non-European countries. In Italy, although laws have been enacted to ensure the provision of Palliative Care, its availability remains inconsistent across different regions. Financial constraints and insufficient support hinder the comprehensive dissemination of these services. Recognizing the significance of Palliative Care, the Catholic Church also endorses its implementation as a response to human suffering and an approach to end-of-life care. Efforts to strengthen Palliative Care are critical to meeting the rising demand and ensuring access to compassionate and dignified care for all individuals in need. Through legislative advancements and adequate resources, Italy can make significant strides in advancing the provision of Palliative Care.

Palliative care as a fundamental human right: where are we at in Italy? / Volonnino, G; D'Antonio, G; Cuomo, F; Pellegrini, L; Di Fazio, N; Ferrara, M; Arcangeli, M; Frati, P. - In: LA CLINICA TERAPEUTICA. - ISSN 1972-6007. - 175:4(2024), pp. 252-258. [10.7417/CT.2024.5072]

Palliative care as a fundamental human right: where are we at in Italy?

Volonnino, G;D'Antonio, G;Ferrara, M;Arcangeli, M;Frati, P
2024

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: The right to live with dignity during the final stages of existence, enshrined in national and supranational Charters of Rights, represents a significant step towards humanizing medicine and is integral to the right to health. Palliative Care, rooted in health, dignity, and therapeutic self-determination, has emerged as a fundamental human right and a moral imperative within health systems. It seeks to alleviate suffering, emphasizing the holistic well-being of patients with life-limiting illnes-ses. This paper provides an analysis of the current situation of Palliative Care in Italy and examines its critical aspects, also in relation to the issues found in other European and non-European countries. In Italy, although laws have been enacted to ensure the provision of Palliative Care, its availability remains inconsistent across different regions. Financial constraints and insufficient support hinder the comprehensive dissemination of these services. Recognizing the significance of Palliative Care, the Catholic Church also endorses its implementation as a response to human suffering and an approach to end-of-life care. Efforts to strengthen Palliative Care are critical to meeting the rising demand and ensuring access to compassionate and dignified care for all individuals in need. Through legislative advancements and adequate resources, Italy can make significant strides in advancing the provision of Palliative Care.
2024
bioethics; end of life; law no. 38/2010; palliative care
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Palliative care as a fundamental human right: where are we at in Italy? / Volonnino, G; D'Antonio, G; Cuomo, F; Pellegrini, L; Di Fazio, N; Ferrara, M; Arcangeli, M; Frati, P. - In: LA CLINICA TERAPEUTICA. - ISSN 1972-6007. - 175:4(2024), pp. 252-258. [10.7417/CT.2024.5072]
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