台灣增加撥款以支持居家安寧療護
Taiwan boosts funding to support home-based hospice care
台灣正在為 2025 年底邁向「超高齡社會」做準備，並朝著改善臨終關懷邁出重要一步。
Taiwan is taking a significant step toward improving end-of-life care as it prepares for a "super-aged society" by the end of 2025.
自 2026 年 4 月起，衛生福利部引進了一項新的補助計畫，以推動居家安寧療護。
As of April 2026, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a new funding initiative to boost home-based hospice care.
透過將醫療團隊的給付提高 10% 至 30%，政府希望將照護模式從以醫院為中心轉向病患熟悉的居家環境。
By increasing payments to medical teams by 10% to 30%, the government aims to shift care from hospital-centric models to the comfort of a patient's own home.
這種「論效計酬」模式提倡高品質照護，並規定其中 60% 的資金必須直接用於一線醫護人員。
This "pay-for-performance" model rewards high-quality care, with a mandate that 60% of these funds reach frontline healthcare workers directly.
目前，台灣約 80% 的安寧療護發生在醫院，然而許多公民希望能在親友的陪伴下，在家中尊嚴離世。
Currently, about 80% of hospice care in Taiwan happens in hospitals, yet many citizens prefer a "good death" at home, surrounded by loved ones.
除了成本效益外，這項政策更強調尊嚴，並與《病人自主權利法》精神相符。
Beyond cost-efficiency, this policy emphasizes dignity and aligns with the Patient Right to Autonomy Act.
儘管傳統價值觀有時偏好積極的醫療介入，但此項轉變鼓勵家屬採用自然、平靜的臨終選擇。
While traditional values sometimes favor aggressive medical intervention, this shift encourages families to embrace natural, peaceful end-of-life options.
透過擴大對非癌症病患的支援並提高居家訪視的誘因，台灣正在加強其對具有同理心且永續的醫療照護之承諾，以尊重病患在熟悉環境中的最後心願。
By expanding support for non-cancer patients and incentivizing home visits, Taiwan is strengthening its commitment to compassionate, sustainable healthcare that honors a patient's final wishes in a familiar environment.
