Published online:
22 January 2013
Summary
The Framework is a resource for district health boards, designed to provide guidance to funders and policy makers, informs strategic planning and purchasing of accessible and equitable palliative care services for New Zealanders
The Framework was commissioned by the Ministry in May 2011 following advice there is a lack of common understanding about what constitutes specialist or primary palliative care. The Framework describes the levels of palliative care required in New Zealand including the resources and capabilities needed to support service delivery.