AbstractPrevious repression in eastern Europe has not prevented the development of palliative care. Progress has continued despite difficulties, and suggestions are made to ensure that this progress continues.Keywordshealth planninghealth serviceshospicepalliative treatmentPolandterminal careGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. Drazkiewicz J. W strone czlowieka ujmierajacego [Towards the dying person]. Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 1989.2.World Health Organization. Cancer pain relief and palliative care. Geneva: World Health Organization, 1990.