title: The Centre for Palliative Care Education and Research.
abstract: This article describes the role and function of the Centre for Palliative Care Education and Research at the University of Central England in Birmingham. The authors describe the development of the centre, which is a multidisciplinary venture in collaboration with Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund and palliative care providers throughout the west Midlands. Current educational and research initiatives are identified and some future challenges indicated.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health and Community Care, University of Central England, Birmingham.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Daniels
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cooley
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004739:England; D006281:Health Occupations / Q000193:education*; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012106:Research