Abstract
The wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had caused substantial disruptions to the usual delivery of healthcare services. This is because of restrictive orders that were put in place to curb the spread of the infection. Palliative care services in Brunei also face challenges to deliver effective services during this period. However, the impact of advanced illnesses on patients' health and end-of-life care are issues that cannot be planned, postponed or cancelled. Hence, the palliative care team needs to continue to deliver effective palliative care services. As Brunei faced its second pandemic wave in August 2021, crucial adaptations were made to ensure palliative care service was not disrupted. This reflective case study aims to discuss the adaptations made in providing palliative care during this era of disruptions.
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Citation
Shaharudin, M.Y., Mohamad, Z. and Husaini, A. (2021), "The Impact of COVID-19 on Palliative Care Services in a Tertiary Hospital in Brunei Darussalam", Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 65-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/SEAMJ-02-2021-B1005
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:Emerald Publishing Limited
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