Palliative Medicine

Aims & Scope

Aims and Scope Palliative Medicine is a highly ranked, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to improving knowledge and clinical practice in the palliative care of patients with far advanced disease.

It reflects the multidisciplinary approach that is the hallmark of effective palliative care.

This outstanding journal features: Editorials Original papers Review articles Case reports Correspondence Journal abstracts Book reviews Teaching package reviews Essential reading for all members of the palliative care team: Doctors Nurses Physiotherapists Psychologists Social workers The clergy Occupational therapists A practical journal to assist you with the palliative care of patients.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.490

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	128

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2420

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1980

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Guidance on Conducting and REporting DElphi Studies (CREDES) in palliative care: Recommendations based on a methodological systematic review

  Citation: 1421

  Authors: Saskia, Sheila A, Jenny, Lukas, Sarah G

• The effects of advance care planning on end-of-life care: A systematic review

  Citation: 1166

  Authors: Arianne, Judith AC, Agnes

• White paper defining optimal palliative care in older people with dementia: A Delphi study and recommendations from the European Association for Palliative Care

  Citation: 766

  Authors: Jenny T, Lukas, Cees MPM, Marike E, Julian C, Philip, Anneke L, Saskia, Dianne, Pam, Raymond TCM, Ladislav

• European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) recommended framework for the use of sedation in palliative care

  Citation: 582

  Authors: Nathan I, Lukas

• The McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire: a measure of quality of life appropriate for people with advanced disease. A preliminary study of validity and acceptability

  Citation: 575

  Authors: S Robin, Balfour M, Michael G, France

• Evidence on the cost and cost-effectiveness of palliative care: A literature review

  Citation: 411

  Authors: Samantha, Aoife, Sinéad, Charles

• Truth may hurt but deceit hurts more: communication in palliative care

  Citation: 376

  Authors: L J, V A, H A

• Where people die (1974—2030): past trends, future projections and implications for care

  Citation: 374

  Authors: Barbara, Irene J.

• Sympathy, empathy, and compassion: A grounded theory study of palliative care patients’ understandings, experiences, and preferences

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Shane, Kate, Thomas F, Susan, Shelley, Harvey M, Neil A.

• Truth-telling in discussing prognosis in advanced life-limiting illnesses: a systematic review

  Citation: 345

  Authors: Karen, Josephine M, Sharon M, Sharon, Phyllis N, Sue, David, Davina, Paul, Rebecca, Martin HN

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