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In Hong Kong, it’s cheaper to die in a nursing home than a hospital, study finds

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End-of-life care for people spending their last days in a nursing home costs almost a fifth less than for those who die in hospital, a study has found. The findings prompted the head of the Elderly Commission, whose NGO did the study, to suggest officials consider offering more support for end-of-life care in residential homes. The study, by Haven of Hope Christian Service, which offers various health care services including end-of-life care for the elderly, looked at cost incurred and time...

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