Embracing Inclusivity in Hospice Care: A Case Study in Supporting HIV Patients

The American journal of hospice & palliative care  ·  2024

Jeff Clyde G Corpuz;

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ABSTRACT

Despite the growing prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodefiency syndrome (AIDS) in the Philippines and the psychosocial challenges it engenders, there remains a dearth of research on the intersection of HIV and hospice care. Stigma and discrimination further compound the challenges of providing inclusive hospice care to HIV patients in the country. Drawing upon the results of a recently published article centered on a Veteran assigned male at birth who expressed a desire for gender reassignment while receiving end-of-life care, this paper highlights the importance of sensitivity, understanding, and affirmation in hospice settings for HIV patients in the Philippines.

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