2015 Conference: The future of palliative care – call for abstracts
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Marie Curie, the leading UK charity caring for terminally ill people and their families, alongside the Palliative Care Section of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) today announce their open call for research abstracts as part of their annual conference. Delegates will hear from experts who are at the forefront of shaping the future of palliative care. They will also hear talks on quality and costing of palliative care, as well as the role social media has in palliative care and research. Abstract(s) must be submitted electronically by 5pm on Friday 5 December 2014 to jennifer.tuft@mariecurie.org.uk. Applicants will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of their abstract. If a confirmation e-mail is not received within 3 working days please contact Jennifer Tuft. Marie Curie will aim to notify all applicants on the success of their submission by Friday 19 December 2014. -ENDS- |
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Marie Curie is the leading charity providing care to people with any terminal illness in their own homes or in one of its nine hospices. The charity is also a leader in research into the best ways of caring for people with a terminal illness. In addition to this the charity designs and advises on end of life services and works to ensure that the best possible care and patient choice is at the heart of commissioning end of life care across the UK. All Marie Curie services are completely free of charge. Around 70% of the charity’s income comes from donations with the balance of funds coming from the NHS.
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About the RSM Palliative Care section
The RSM Palliative Care Section promotes a scientific approach to and understanding of the palliative management of patients, their families and carers. The objectives of the Section include to stimulate research collaboration between Section members and other disciplines, to serve as a link between disciplines in palliative care and to disseminate good practice and establish standards.
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