Palliative care inadequate in Malaysia, say netizens


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Nowhere to go: Seniors with chronic health conditions are sent to old folks homes as they do not have anyone to care for them.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia lacks palliative care for those suffering from serious illnesses, said netizens in response to The Star’s exclusive on abandoned seniors.

Yesterday, The Star reported that some seniors with terminal or chronic health conditions are practically abandoned at hospitals and old folks homes as their children do not want to take care of them.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!

Family & Community , palliativ care

   

Next In Nation

Father killed, two daughters injured as car plunges into ravine in Labuan
Two more held in connection with carjacking incident in Penang
Baby girl abused at childcare centre in Batu Caves
Major starfish outbreak detected
Sabah to digitalise data on immigrants in the state
Ministry aims to revamp 3D sector into high-income jobs
The whispers are back at Pasar Bisik
Millions in losses after fire at KK golf club
EC urged to open registration for postal voting early
Haze no longer due to El Nino or climate change

Others Also Read