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Research in Palliative Care
2nd Congress of the Research Network of the EAPC
23-25 May 2002, Ecole Normale Superieure, Lyon, France Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The first Congress of the Research Network of the EAPC in Berlin was greatly appreciated. The Research Steering Committee decided to repeat in 2002 this original European experience in the field of Palliative Care.
The EAPC board of directors welcomed the proposal to host the second Congress in the congress centre of the "Ecole Normale Supérieure" in Lyon (France). They considered it important to have the second event of this type in a French speaking country and in a University environment.
The Lyon congress will carry on the spirit and objectives of the Berlin 2000 Conference :
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Provide opportunities for experts and people interested in research to meet.
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Encourage the development of research respecting the ethical principles of palliative care
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Encourage and address research in all fields of palliative care: clinical, social, organisational, etc.
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Offer a training course of interest to professionals
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Discuss and assess where research is needed in palliative care
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Discuss if, where and how, such research is feasible in palliative care.
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Clarify the current status of palliative care research.
Educate a broad spectrum of caregivers with the knowledge of research that exists among palliative care experts.
The scientific committee wishes to give special attention to :
We will continue the initiative to integrate many selected research abstracts in the programme and give opportunities to young researchers.
We have the pleasure to inform you that the Congress has the support and collaboration of the "Société Française d'Accompagnement et de Soins Palliatifs" (SFAP)
On behalf of the Scientific Committee and the Research Network of the EAPC, we cordially invite you to take part in this innovative congress, looking forward to welcoming you in Lyon in 2002.
Dr. Philippe Poulain
Chair, Scientific Committee
Dr Marilène Filbet
Chair, Organising Committee
Dr. Franco De Conno
Chair, Research Network
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