Association asks Government for a signal that palliative care is a priority in Portugal

The Portuguese Association for Palliative Care (APCP) is calling on the government to appoint a national commission for the sector, a body that has been vacant for 19 months. The association, backed by a petition with over 9,500 signatures, argues that current palliative care coverage in Portugal is insufficient, citing a lack of specialised teams and beds compared to European recommendations.