Toward a comprehensive research agenda: exploring the health economics of palliative care in Australia.
Background: Despite significant advances in the availability and quality of palliative care globally, health economics research to understand the value of palliative care in Australian settings remains scarce. To address knowledge gaps and foster evidence-informed policy, funding and practice, this...
| Publicado en: | BMC Palliative Care Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10 |
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BioMed Central
10/30/2025
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