Category Archives: INTERVIEWS & TRIBUTES

In Memoriam Ingeborg Griffioen.

Posted on July 4, 2022 by pallcare

Ingeborg Griffioen, designer, researcher, founder of Panton and Metromapping, and passionate advocate of shared decision making.  In this tribute, colleagues pay tribute to her drive, determination and many talents. To our great sadness on Wednesday, 13th April 2022, Ingeborg Griffioen … Continue reading →

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A Personal reflection: A Tribute to Cynthia Goh.

Posted on April 6, 2022 by pallcare

Dr Cynthia Goh (1949- 2022) died in February at the age of 72.  Cynthia was the founding president of HCA Hospice Care, Singapore’s largest hospice homecare provider, and she led the Department of Palliative Medicine at Singapore’s National Cancer Centre. … Continue reading →

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Thanks Avril – “You never quite go, something of you stays here …”

Posted on January 28, 2022 by pallcare

EAPC President Christoph Ostgathe and past presidents Philip Larkin and Sheila Payne pay tribute to Avril Jackson who is retiring from the EAPC on 31st January “You never quite go, something of you stays here …” is the refrain of … Continue reading →

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Are we prepared for the worst: Do we have reason to be optimistic?

Posted on December 17, 2021 by pallcare

In his traditional, end-of-year message, Professor Dr Christoph Ostgathe, President of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), reflects on the past year and hopes we can look forward to more solidarity in action in 2022. Today it was that … Continue reading →

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Professor Anica Jusić Obituary: Neurologist and pioneer of palliative care in Croatia

Posted on December 10, 2021 by pallcare

Professor David Oliver, Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom and Chair of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Neurology Reference Group, remembers the contribution of neurologist Professor Anica Jusić, who was a driving force for palliative care … Continue reading →

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