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Even though the provision of quality end-of-life (EOL) care has been referred to as a person’s right, this may not be the case for many Canadians. Recent research suggests that restricted access to specialized (palliative) care and the type of diagnosis may dictate the quality of EOL care. This research will examine the EOL care quality for two groups of individuals: those afflicted with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and patients who live in rural areas. The project’s research, obtained through personal interviews, will compare EOL care quality on the first group of participants to that of lung cancer patients. The quality of care of rural patients will be compared to patients living in urban areas. The project’s ultimate goal is to put research outcomes into practice and improve EOL care for all patients regardless of their affliction or location.

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