Under the framework of the “essential” concept, in 2006 the IAHPC decided to work in different projects aimed to identify the “essential” components for palliative care. The concept assumes that the identification of "essential" components may be critical in order to improve palliative care worldwide.
Essential Medicines for Palliative Care for World Health Organization EML (2013)
Following the IAHPC List of Medicines for Palliative Care in 2006 and a request from WHO, IAHPC submitted an application of medications for palliative care to be reviewed by the WHO Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, which met in Geneva in April 2013. In addition, IAHPC also submitted along with others, a request to move the palliative care list out of the oncology section. The WHO Expert Committee approved the application of Medicines and created a new separate category for Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care in the WHO Essential Model List. The links below provide access to the application and the evidence presented to WHO and the current WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines.
IAHPC List of Essential Practices in Palliative Care (2012)
The list of essential practices in palliative care for health workers working in primary care includes those practices aimed at meeting the most prevalent physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of palliative care patients and their families.
The resulting list will serve as a guide to advance palliative care in primary care where the largest number of patients in the world access care.
The IAHPC will focus on the impact of the implementation of the list in the quality of the lives of patients and their families, and the identification of the competencies needed to implement the resulting practices.
In 2010 the IAHPC formed a working committee to determine the components of an opioid essential prescription package to be used when initiating a prescription for the control of moderate to severe chronic pain.After a study among IAHPC members from different countries, the committe developed the Opioid Essential Prescription Package (OEPP) the appropriate dosage and route of administration for each medication.
IAHPC Essential Medicines for Palliative Care (2006)
In collaboration with other organizations, the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) developed a list of essential medicines for palliative care in response to a request from the Cancer Control Program of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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How your gift supports the IAHPC mission
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Education
Your gift funds the operational costs of our online courses taught by globally recognized experts who volunteer their time and provide educational resources relevant to palliative care topics. It also supports scholarships that enable palliative care workers to attend educational events and congresses, and allows us to maintain Pallipedia, the free, live, online dictionary.
The goal of this pillar is to implement strategies, resources and tools that will improve the competencies of the global workforce for appropriate palliative care delivery. We have two programs under this pillar plus many other resources for our members.
Your gift enables us to build and strengthen the partnerships that accelerate global, regional, and national advocacy for palliative care. We advocate for its integration into primary health care under universal health coverage and effective access to essential palliative care medicines and packages for people of all ages. Your gift supports our work to prepare delegates and participate in technical consultation meetings of the relevant UN organizations.
The goal this pillar is the integration of palliative care into primary health care within the spectrum of universal coverage to improve access to adequate care for patients in need. We offer the following to our members:
Documents on Human Rights and Access to Medicines and Care
Research
Your gift enables us to continue doing research that provides guidance and recommendations for action, based on responses from the global palliative care community. Such research includes our recent evaluation of the impact of euthanasia and assisted dying practices on palliative care workers and the use of essential medicines for palliative care. It also supports the costs of publications focused on research relevant to palliative care.
The goal of this pillar is to design and implement projects that lead to the integration of palliative care into health policies, resolutions, and key documents. Our studies help us provide guidance and recommendations, and take action based on the responses from the global palliative care community.
Your membership enables you to participate in IAHPC projects such as the:
Your gift enables us to continue our in-depth reporting and book reviews in Pallinews, as well as media campaigns that raise awareness about the need to increase access to care and support for patients and families.
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