President
About this section
The Palliative Care Section’s purpose is to promote a scientific approach to and understanding of the palliative management of patients, their families and carers. The objectives of the Section include to stimulate research collaboration between Section members and other disciplines, to serve as a link between disciplines in palliative care and to disseminate good practice and establish standards.
Terminally ill adults (end of life bill) - The implications for palliative care
On February 26th 2025 the RSM Palliative Care Section hosted a ‘Moral Maze’ style discussion focused on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and implications of assisted dying for those involved in palliative care in the UK. This document summarises the key points and themes raised by the experts in the room who represented a balance and range of views, and were speaking as individuals, not representatives. It also highlights some questions that were considered to still require exploration. This synopsis does not represent the views of the RSM who remain neutral in all the clinical discussions and debates they host. Read the summary
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
President Elect
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Upcoming palliative care events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Palliative Care Section.
Applied therapeutics for palliative medicine: A course for doctors
This 6-day in person course spread over 6 sessions , aims to provide a robust grounding in all aspects of pharmacology and therapeutics in palliative medicine. The course material is evidence based wh...
Prizes and awards
See the below prizes by the Palliative Care section. Find out more and make your submission.
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Fellow
For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.
Associate
For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.
Student
For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.