EAPC Atlas of Palliative Care in Europe 2019

The institutions involved
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About the European Association
for Palliative Care
The European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), established
in 1988, is a membership organisation that aims to advance,
influence, promote and develop palliative care in Europe. Since
its inception, the EAPC has evolved into the leading palliative care
organisation in Europe providing a forum for all of those either
working, or with an interest in, palliative care throughout Europe
and beyond. Currently the EAPC has 55 members associations
from 34 European countries and also has individual members
from 52 countries globally. Members are engaged in palliative
care from a range of perspectives; specialist clinical practice,
education, policy and research. The EAPC is respectful of the cultural
and political diversities of our members across Europe but
aims to ensure that as a collective group, that we speak with ‘one
voice-one vision’ on matters important for the practice and development
of palliative care.
Further information on the European Association for Palliative
Care is available at: https://www.eapcnet.eu
Since its inception, the EAPC has evolved into the leading
palliative care organisation in Europe providing a forum for all
of those either working, or with an interest in, palliative care
throughout Europe and beyond.
About the ATLANTES Research Programme,
Institute for Culture and Society,
and the University of Navarra (UNAV)
The ATLANTES Research Program is being developed under the
assumption that it is possible to promote a positive attitude in
the society and in medicine regarding the attention and care of
patients with advanced and terminal illness, from a perspective
based on human dignity and professional care, including support
and respect for the natural course of the illness and the attention
to the spiritual and emotional aspects of patient care.
The multi-disciplinary team, based in Pamplona, within the Institute
for Culture and Society at the University of Navarra, includes
professionals from diverse social sciences. In addition, the team
also relies on a wide net of collaborators from different countries
who provide a broader international perspective.
ATLANTES works work on four strategic lines: The intangible
aspects of palliative care, the message of palliative care to the
community, professional and public education, and the international
development of the palliative care. ATLANTES has conducted
mapping studies in Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Eastern
Mediterranean region. The present study evaluates palliative
care development within Europe, using a set of national-level indicators
selected through an international consensus process and
specific developed indicators to assess palliative care integration
into the countries’ health systems.
Further information on the ATLANTES programme is available at:
http://www.unav.edu/web/instituto-cultura-y-sociedad/proyecto-atlantes
ATLANTES strives to improve the understanding of patients
with non-curable illnesses, both in the medical field and in
society, from a dignity-based perspective, including accompaniment
and respect for the natural course of disease and its
emotional and spiritual dimensions.
About the International Association for Hospice
and Palliative Care (IAHPC)
The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAH-
PC) works with UN agencies, governments, associations, and individuals
to increase access to essential medicines for palliative
care, foster opportunities in palliative care education, research
and training, and increase service provision around the globe. IAH-
PC works at the international, regional, and national levels to promote
appropriate policies and regulations to ensure access to palliative
care. The Vision of IAHPC is for universal access to palliative
care, integrated in a continuum of care with disease prevention
and treatment. The Mission of IAHPC is to improve the quality of life
of adults and children with life-threatening conditions and their
families. IAHPC works with governments, agencies and individuals,
to improve knowledge and foster opportunities in education,
research and training around the globe.
Further information on the IAHPC at: http://hospicecare.com/
home/
The Mission of IAHPC is to improve the quality of life of adults
and children with life-threatening conditions and their
families. IAHPC works with governments, agencies and
individuals, to improve knowledge and foster opportunities in
education, research, and training around the globe.
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