Perceived policy-related barriers to palliative care implementation: a qualitative descriptive study.

Policy priority and focus is a fundamental component for the provision of palliative care because lack of focus and support from the government have led to inadequate access to palliative care for all in need. Hence, as participants suggested, palliative care should be integrated into all healthcare levels, particularly into the primary health care units and the health extension programme, to facilitate health extension workers to support millions living in rural areas.