The main objective of this year's conference is for the participants to enhance their ability to provide professional, competent, empathetic care to patients and their families. This year's conference will focus on the new developments in this growing and dynamic field. Experts from medicine, nursing, pastoral care, child life and social work will present the latest advancements in the fields of symptom management, ethics and communication, staff self-care and bereavement. Palliative Care Conference