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The Global #PalliativeCare Atlas: A joint @WHO and @theWPCA publication.

Posted by Pain policy & palliative care ⋅ January 28, 2014 ⋅ 1 Comment

The WHO and the World Palliative Care Alliance are to be congratulated for the release of the Global Atlas of Palliative Care at the End of Life! This is another part of the ongoing progress within the Global Health Community to advance palliative care! It is (conservatively) estimated that every year more than 20 million … Continue reading →

Palliative Care Clinical Guidelines: Same guidelines for the whole world?

Posted by Pain policy & palliative care ⋅ June 1, 2011 ⋅ 1 Comment

I have just returned from the European Association of Palliative Care Congress in Lisbon, Portugal. A great meeting!! The EAPC leadership is doing not only a great job in promoting and improving palliative care in Europe but also globally. Approximately 3000 people attended from over 80 countries. I was able to catch up with colleagues … Continue reading →