Forum Palliative Praxis Geriatrie

7.-10.5.09, Wien
Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care

TOPICS EAPC 2009
Symptom Control – Controversies and New Developments
Palliative Care in Older People – Future Directions
Children – Special Questions in Palliative Care
Palliative Care Needs of Non - Cancer Patients
Assessment in Palliative Care
Ethical Principles in Palliative Care
End-of-life Decisions
Education and Training – Challenges and Opportunities
Communication and Attitudes
Palliative Care – Developing Specialization
Grief and Bereavement – Different Cultural Contexts
Standards and Guidelines in Palliative Care
Research in Palliative Care –
Exploring Limits as well as Goals