Greifswald to Enhance Palliative Care with Charter Signing on Oct 10
Greifswald, Germany is set to host a significant event in the realm of healthcare. On October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, local and regional institutions will gather to sign the Charter for the Care of Seriously Ill and Dying People in Germany. This ceremony marks a commitment to enhance palliative care in the region.
The Charter, published in 2010 by the German Society for Palliative Medicine, the German Hospice and Palliative Association, and the German Medical Association, outlines five guiding principles for improving accompaniment and medical care for the seriously ill and dying. Dr. Gisela Hoffmann, medical director of Palliative Network Vorpommern GmbH, emphasizes the importance of this initiative.
The signing event will see participation from various notable figures and institutions. Dr. Stefan Fassbinder, Mayor of Greifswald, will be present, highlighting the city's high level of competence in palliative care. University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald Senior Citizens' Council, SAPV Team Peene-Ost, and Palliative Association Sonnenweg are among the signatories. Palliative Network Vorpommern GmbH, the regional hospice association, and PalliativePARTNERS will also commit to the Charter, aiming to encourage more institutions to join and strengthen palliative care in the region.
The ceremonial signing of the Charter in Greifswald is a significant step towards enhancing palliative care. It reflects the region's commitment to improving the quality of life for seriously ill and dying individuals. Following the signing, Dr. Gisela Hoffmann, Dr. Dennis Nonnenberg, and Dr. Andreas J"ulich will launch PalliativeDIALOG, a trilogy of lectures aimed at raising awareness about palliative medicine and health care planning.
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