Category Archives: Neurology

The role of palliative care in ALS/MND: Where are we and how can we do better? 

In partnership with the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Neurology Reference Group, we present a new weekly series where practitioners and researchers share their experiences in supporting people affected by neurological disease.   Today’s guest writer is Dr Simone Veronese, a … Continue reading

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Abstract Watch: The evolving specialty of neuropalliative care

In partnership with the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Neurology Reference Group, we present a new weekly series where practitioners and researchers will share their experiences in supporting people affected by neurological disease. Today’s Guest Writer is Barry R … Continue reading

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Role of the palliative care physician in the motor neurone disease clinic

In partnership with the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Neurology Reference Group, we present a new weekly series where practitioners and researchers will share their experiences in supporting people affected by neurological disease. Today’s Guest Writer is Dr Siwan … Continue reading

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Palliative Care and Neurology – launch of special series on EAPC blog

In partnership with the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Neurology Reference Group, we are launching a new series where practitioners and researchers will share their experiences in supporting people affected by neurological disease. Today’s guest writer is Professor David … Continue reading

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Are patients with neurological disease losing out on palliative care?

CELEBRATING WORLD HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DAY 2021. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND – EQUITY IN ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE CARE In a special series, EAPC task forces and reference groups that work on behalf of vulnerable communities … Continue reading

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