Amy R. Villarosa

Mar 20, 2024 | journals.sagepub.com | ’s Note |Amy R. Villarosa |Meera Agar |Ariana C Kong

What is already known about the topic? •Poor oral health among people receiving palliative care is common and can impact on wellbeing and quality of life. •In Australia, palliative care is often coordinated by a medical practitioner. •Medical practitioners could play a role in integrating oral health care into the management plan of people receiving palliative care services. What this paper adds? •Medical practitioners are aware about the oral health needs of clients.