Fraught with Pain : Access to Palliative Care and Treatment for Heroin Use Disorder in Colombia

• Autore: Pereira Isabel
• Pubblicazione: Bogota : , : Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Justicia y Sociedad, , 2019; ©2019
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (180 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Palliative treatment; Health services accessibility
• Altri autori: RamírezLucía
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, authored by Isabel Pereira Arana and Lucía Ramírez Bolívar, explores the critical issues surrounding access to palliative care and treatment for heroin use disorder in Colombia. It examines the impact of drug policies on rural development, public health, and armed conflicts, with a specific focus on access to essential opioid medicines for pain relief and treatment. The authors highlight the barriers faced by patients and drug users in obtaining necessary healthcare services, underscoring the human rights implications of these obstacles. The book aims to inform policymakers and healthcare professionals about the challenges and potential solutions for improving healthcare access in Colombia. It is intended for an audience interested in drug policy, public health, and human rights.
• Titolo autorizzato: Fraught with Pain
• ISBN: 9789585441965; 9585441969
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911026027703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Working Papers