Research on the Current Status of End-of-Life Care Services for the Elderly in Harbin and Policy Recommendations

Abstract

This study focuses on the end-of-life care needs of the elderly in Harbin, evaluating existing services and proposing strategies for improvement. The research, through field surveys and data from service agencies, analyzes issues related to end-of-life care policy support, service content, resource allocation, and education on end-of-life care. Recommendations include the establishment of industry norms, enhancement of service content, strengthening of welfare nature, optimization of medical insurance policies, improvement of professional standards, and intensified promotion of end-of-life care education to improve service quality and the living standards of the elderly.