Barbados is taking significant steps toward establishing a structured palliative care service, as revealed by Dr. Carlos Chase, Director of Medical Services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Speaking at the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners’ (BAMP) annual conference, Dr. Chase highlighted that palliative care remains an evolving concept within the nation’s healthcare system. He announced that QEH teams will convene next week to discuss the framework’s structure, including staffing solutions, given the current shortage of oncologists. However, he acknowledged that Barbados has yet to implement a fully functional palliative care system.
New palliative care plans under discussion, but Barbados still without active system
