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The existing literature identifies several common barriers and facilitators to accessing palliative care. Identified barriers include travel and cost of accessing care, policy issues, lack of communication, lack of knowledge\/education. On the other hand, the identified facilitators include collaboration, advanced care planning, specialized education and training of care partners, utilization of telemedicine, and the use of volunteers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Suggestions for addressing barriers and leveraging facilitators to palliative care in rural, remote, and northern locations throughout Canada were presented. 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