Abstract
This presentation features the research activities involved in one of five case studies from a larger study: “Aid when there is nothing left to offer: a study of ethics & palliative care during international humanitarian action.” We aim to better understand ethical and practical experiences, challenges, and possibilities of humanitarian organisations integrating palliative care into public health emergency responses. We aim to inform education and policy evidence on the provision of palliative care with the goal of equipping humanitarian responses with a more explicit lens and skill set for managing patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions during public health emergencies. This qualitative study in Jordan included interviews with refugees living in a refugee camp, refugees living in urban settings, Jordanian citizens, and national and international service providers. Results from this case study and lessons learned will be presented to inform others interested in completing similar studies, service providers and programme planners supporting refugees in similar settings.