Hospices to get more palliative care staff
TVNZ One News 4 August 2016
Family First Comment: A much better solution than assisted suicide.
Hospices are getting 60 new palliative care positions as part of a $76 million budget boost.
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says hospices make a huge difference ensuring terminally ill people are as free from pain and suffering as possible.
“They also provide valuable care and support for family and friends,” he said today.
“They also provide valuable care and support for family and friends,” he said today.
The $76 million was allocated in the 2015 budget, spread over four years.
Dr Coleman says an additional $52 million has been allocated to hospices to ensure sustainability.
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