Aims & Scope

Palliative Care and Social Practice is an international, peer-reviewed journal that aims to advance the field of palliative care by publishing high-quality research, reviews, and case studies.

The journal's scope encompasses the social, cultural, and economic aspects of palliative care, including the experiences of patients, families, and healthcare professionals. It also explores the intersection of palliative care with other disciplines, such as public health, social work, and ethics.

Topics covered by the journal include, but are not limited to, palliative care in different settings (e.g., hospitals, hospices, community), palliative care for specific populations (e.g., children, older adults, people with disabilities), and the impact of palliative care on quality of life, patient outcomes, and healthcare systems.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,000.00 USD. Learn more.

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