Welcome to the
Association for
Palliative Medicine.
The Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland (APM) is one of the world’s largest representative bodies of medical and healthcare professionals practicing or interested in Palliative Medicine. Formed in 1986, it has grown to a membership of over 1,300.
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With a wide range of benefits, including access to
world-leading journals and learning resources,
joining the APM is an excellent opportunity for
anyone working in the field of
Palliative Medicine.
Become an
APM Member.
JOIN TODAY
With a wide range of benefits, including access to world-leading journals and learning resources, joining the APM is an excellent opportunity for anyone working in the field of Palliative Medicine.
Become an
APM Member.
Palliative medicine provides clinical leadership, care and support to prevent and relieve suffering for people with life-limiting and life-threatening illness.
Goal Orientated
Its diagnostic and therapeutic priorities focus on meeting every individual patient’s goals through shared decision-making with them and those important to them.
Specialised
It is a medical specialty recognised by the respective nations’ Royal Colleges of Physicians.
Individualised
It is practiced both as part of multidisciplinary palliative care teams and in partnership with other relevant specialties to deliver individualised, holistic care.
Read our testimonials
I have undertaken the role of Careers and Mentorship for the APMJ committee since December 2020. This has provided me with invaluable experience in being part of a national committee, with the opportunity to work on national projects as well as with clinicians from around the country of varying experience. I have learnt a huge amount and met some inspiring people – and look forward to applying my new skills to specialty training.
– Dr Morton – APM Juniors Committee
Without the APM, I doubt I would have ever made the transition from GP to Palliative Medicine Consultant. Keep up the good work and encouragement to all in the specialty and those seeking to join the specialty.
– Dr Galbraith – APM Member
Join the APM today and become a member.
Join our growing community – The Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland (APM) is one of the world’s largest representative bodies for professionals practicing or interested in Palliative Medicine, with a growing membership of over 1,300.
Membership Benefits.
When you join the APM, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Access to Palliative Care Formulary*
- Online access to British Medical Journals including quarterly paper copies of BMJ Supportive Palliative Care*
- Online access to Palliative Medicine Journal*
- Discounts for APM study days and annual conference
- Education and training materials
- Bi-monthly bulletins
- Peer support/network
- Monthly event bulletins
- Access to national benchmarking bereavement survey (FAMCARE)
- Organisational membership to the European Association for Palliative Care
- Eligibility to apply for APM awards
*Dependant on membership level
Proud to Work With You.
We’re proud to work with those who contribute to achieving our vision, supporting our values and delivering our aims.
The APM represents our members to ensure that their voice is heard and that they’re represented in all areas relative to Palliative Medicine Practice. This includes legal, political, economic, and workforce training, as well as many other issues.
We empower our members to stay abreast of the continually changing topical national debates and essential matters such as assisted dying, palliative care funding, clinical nutrition and hydration, assisted ventilation, and Palliative Medicine Training.
Our Expertise.
The APM covers a wide range of skills and capabilities within the field of Palliative Medicine.
Palliative Medicine’s specific expertise is in:
Assessment
Assessing and managing physical, psychological and spiritual symptoms and in mitigating distress.
Analysis
Clinical analysis of and decision-making in complex scenarios, such as when a patient’s clinical needs, preferences and interests are finely balanced and may require skilled application of relevant ethical and legal guidance.
Communication
Skilled communication about and co-ordination of care, especially at disease transitions and boundaries between care settings.
Partnership
Working with partners, colleagues and organisations across multiple sectors to provide excellent multidisciplinary care for patients and those important to them.
Support
Care and support to those important to the patient, including facilitating their bereavement care.
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