[What support for requests to return to the country of origin of migrant patients in a palliative situation?].

Requests for return to the country of origin of palliative patients are not exceptional and cause many difficulties for caregivers. This article provides a narrative review of the literature to examine the practical difficulties in dealing with these requests and to identify ways to overcome them. The return to the country of origin requires a medical assessment of both the conditions of the trip and the coordination with the teams that will take over the care of the patient. Transportation of patients is most often possible but requires preventive and therapeutic measures. The organization of the return journey may require collaboration between the social service, families, associations, or diplomatic representations in order to carry out the administrative procedures or to finance the return project. For patients with a language barrier, this process requires the use of professional interpreters. The return to the country of origin for patients in a palliative situation requires sufficient anticipation to take place under the best conditions. Early integration of palliative care and anticipation of the cessation of specific treatments and the end of life are ways of addressing these issues.