Organizer Profile
European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC)

European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC)

Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant , Belgium

The European Association for Palliative Care was established in Milan, Italy in 1988 and was the initiative of Professor Vittorio Ventafridda and the Floriani Foundation. There were 42 founding members.

Mission:
To promote the development of high quality palliative care across the life span by fostering and sharing palliative care education, research, policy and evidence-based practice.

Vision:
One voice, one vision: A world without preventable suffering where those with life-threatening illnesses and their families have timely access to high quality palliative care as an integral part of the healthcare system. Core Values:
• Strive for excellence in palliative care
• Value interdisciplinary working and representation
• Respect diversity and promote inclusion
• Work collaboratively
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