the longest-running Congress in Palliative Care and the leading event in the field since 1976 a unique opportunity to meet, share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues from 60 countries, representing all disciplines – nurses, physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, music therapists, pharmacists, pastoral care persons, administrators, volunteers, psychologists… In-depth workshops and seminars covering all aspects of end-of-life care, from the most current scientific developments in pain and symptom control to the large existential questions, to hands-on experiential sessions addressing practical issues faced every day Renowned speakers that deepen your understanding, and inspire you to renew your commitment to palliative care All sessions structured to allow ample time for dialogue, questions and thoughtful interaction Reflections – images and music at the start of each Plenary, providing a unique and moving experience ... Montréal in the Autumn - magnifique! Help Us Go Green! Our objective is to be “greener” by 2014. To do so, we must increasingly rely on electronic media to disseminate information on the Congress. Programme information, newsletters and regular updates will therefore be sent by email. Please help us by ensuring that we have your email address. You may reach us in any of the following ways: By email to info@pal2014.com By regular mail. See contact info here Important note In an effort to significantly reduce the amount of paper we use for the 2014 Congress, we will make the Detailed Programme available online as a pdf, and will mail a print version only to those who request one. If you wish to receive a hard copy, please let us know, either by email or by filling out this form. 2012 Programme at a Glance, click here Download 2012 Final Programme here Registration deadline: Abstract submission deadlines: Early-Bird Registration: before March 31, 2014 Abstract submissions for Workshops: January 14, 2014 Regular Registration: before August 1, 2014 Research Forum Papers: January 17, 2014 Late Registration: after August 1, 2014 Proffered Papers: January 17, 2014     Posters: April 30, 2014 © O'Donoughue & Associates Event Management