Associations

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The professional organization for physicians taking care of people at the end of life.
http://aahpm.org/

Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Offers details about its mission and bylaws, and shares information and links.
http://www.arizonahospice.org/

Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM)
Provides professional support and fellowship for medical practitioners working in palliative care, via education, guidelines and communication.
http://www.anzspm.org.au/

British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association
Includes information about this group, components of palliative care, and links.
http://www.hospicebc.org/

European Association of Palliative Care
Made up of four networks, research, education, ethics and the policy and public health network.
http://www.eapcnet.org/

Hospice Foundation of America
A not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care.
http://www.hospicefoundation.org/

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
Providing education about palliative care and hospice in the developing world. Includes an international newsletter, palliative care bibliography, and links.
http://www.hospicecare.com/

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO cares for terminally ill persons and their families, and is dedicated to making hospice an integral part of the U.S. health care system.
http://www.nhpco.org/

Palliative Care Council of South Australia
Resource and information service, representing services and hospices in South Australia. Contains consumer and professional information, including multicultural information.
http://www.pallcare.asn.au/

Saskatchewan Palliative Care Association
An overview of this association's mandate.
http://www.sdh.sk.ca/palliative/saskpall.htm