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While clinical practice frequently focuses on physical symptoms, there is a growing awareness that integrated, patient-centered care, particularly for patients at the end of life (EoL), can be critical for their wellbeing by addressing all aspects of their individual needs. This paper focuses on the essential role of spirituality as a component of quality of life across the EoL trajectory. Assessment of spiritual needs may have clinical value by providing patients with greater self-understanding and autonomy, allowing clinicians to propose humanized and targeted interventions, and guiding healthcare systems in optimizing resource allocation and economic sustainability. Despite its relevance, spiritual care is under-integrated into standard practices due to institutional barriers such as workload, insufficient staff training, and cultural values. 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