Hellenic Association for Pain Control and Palliative Care (HAPCPC), Palliative Care Unit

Description

The Hellenic Association for Pain Control and Palliative Care was founded in 1997 and is a Collective member of the European Association of Palliative Care (EAPC). The Association's objective is to raise awareness and provide training of health professionals in palliative care and palliative regimen of patients suffering from chronic diseases in advanced stages, such as cancer, AIDS, etc. and the mental disorders resulting from them, as well as to promote the development of activities (programs, structures and services), with a view to alleviate and improve their quality of life. The association also aims through its acts and events to raise awareness of the community for the need to implement palliative care nationwide.

Region

Europe

Country

Greece

City

Athens

Address

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, 27 Korinthias St., Ampelokipi

Website/Social media page

http://www.monadaanakoufisis.gr/gr/el/elliniki-etaireia-anakoufistikis-parigoritikis-agogis-kai-frontidas/

Contact person

Full Prof. Kyriaki Mystakidou, President