Abstract
The modern age and the challenges of a new consumer society present a great challenge for the whole world, and especially for the inhabitants of developing countries, including Montenegro. Family members can dedicate less time and money to a sick relative. The need for oncological palliative care worldwide and in Montenegro is steadily increasing. The plan for a national strategy for establishing and implementing palliative care in Montenegro has not yet been clearly defined. The Montenegro Health Development Master Plan (2015–2020) also provides palliative care, but results in the field have not yet been realized. It could be argued that the material resources (facilities, bedding, medicines and supplies) and human resources (professional knowledge and skills) available in Montenegro for the care of palliative oncology patients are much better compared to the manner or models of its implementation. Currently, most of the needs of palliative oncology care in Montenegro are based on family doctors, oncology clinics, specialist services of regional medical centers and family members and caregivers of the patient. In order to improve the functioning of palliative oncology care in Montenegro, it would be necessary to work on harmonizing legal regulations, forming specialized facilities and teams in the field and continuing education related to palliative and supportive care.
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Abbreviations
- GDP:
-
General Domestic Product
- GPs:
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General Practitioners
- IARC:
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International Agency for Research on Cancer
- IMRT:
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Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
- WHO:
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World Health Organization
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As the saying goes, “To realize the meaning of its existence, the human being has to do three things: to leave offspring, to build a house and write a book.” I’m not writing a book, but I have the opportunity to participate in creating a joint masterpiece. I owe thanks to Professor Michael Silbermann, who gave me the honor and the opportunity to take part in the writing of this book. This text is in remembrance of and is dedicated to all of my patients and their families: those who are with us and those who, unfortunately, are not.
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Cicmil-Sarić, N. (2021). Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology in Montenegro. In: Silbermann, M. (eds) Palliative Care for Chronic Cancer Patients in the Community. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54526-0_18
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