“…In addition to this study, Germany, Switzerland, and England have cataloged the current state of palliative care programs, including progress toward broader implementation. 7 – 11 Reports from Ireland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, England, and Germany 7 , 8 , 12 – 14 demonstrate a broad recognition of the need for improved palliative care training. Studies conducted in Spain, Germany, and France reveal both a lack of sufficient knowledge and skills and a strong desire by medical trainees to get more palliative care education.…”