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Recent advances in technology have led to the expansion of treatment options that can sustain life in circumstances where this was previously impossible [1]. The advancement in treatment options, while a societal success, presents many challenge to health care systems. The greatest challenge of this century is how we care our loved ones who are granted greater longevity but a cure is out of reach. As the global population is ageing and growing, the incidence of chronic disease and life limiting illnesses are also increasing. Patients with life limiting illnesses such as advanced cancer, end stage organ failure, neurodegenerative disease, and AIDS should have access to appropriate health care and basic medications intended for their pain and symptom control, enabling them to live as well as possible, and die with dignity and comfort [2]...