Palliative Care and Hospice
Join a compassionate global community of palliative care physicians, hospice nurses, oncology specialists, geriatricians, social workers, chaplains, psychologists, bereavement counselors, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing end-of-life care, symptom management, pain relief methodologies, quality of life research, family support programs, and compassionate patient-centered care through evidence-based clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translational multidisciplinary research worldwide.
Why Join Our Palliative Care Research Network?
The Journal of Palliative Care and Hospice offers exclusive membership benefits to palliative medicine specialists, hospice care providers, oncology nurses, pain management physicians, geriatric care specialists, bereavement counselors, spiritual care chaplains, and healthcare professionals advancing end-of-life care research, symptom management studies, and quality of life assessment worldwide.
Reduced Publication Fees
Members receive up to 45% discount on article processing charges for all accepted manuscripts, making palliative care research accessible to hospice organizations, academic medical centers, nursing facilities, home care agencies, long-term care communities, and independent researchers worldwide conducting essential end-of-life care studies.
Unlimited Submissions
Submit unlimited research manuscripts annually with comprehensive double-blind peer review from leading palliative medicine experts, hospice administrators, oncology specialists, pain management physicians, and geriatric care researchers ensuring rigorous scientific evaluation and constructive feedback for improvement.
Global Research Visibility
Your palliative care research reaches healthcare institutions, hospice networks, nursing schools, medical centers, home health agencies, and clinical practitioners worldwide through our extensive global indexing network, search engine optimization, and open access publishing platform for maximum visibility.
Professional Recognition
Receive an official membership certificate and digital credentials recognizing your commitment to advancing palliative medicine for grant applications, tenure reviews, academic promotions, research funding proposals, fellowship applications, and professional portfolio documentation throughout your career.
Priority Peer Review
Members receive expedited manuscript processing with priority scheduling from our distinguished editorial board of palliative care physicians, hospice directors, and clinical researchers with expertise in end-of-life care.
Editorial Support Services
Access professional language editing, manuscript formatting assistance, figure preparation, statistical consultation, reference formatting, and comprehensive customer support throughout your entire membership period.
Select Your Membership Level
Flexible membership options designed for palliative care researchers, hospice administrators, nursing professionals, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, healthcare institutions, academic medical centers, and organizations advancing compassionate end-of-life care, symptom management, and quality of life research worldwide.
Individual Researcher
Most PopularStudent / Fellow
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OrganizationsCorporate
Healthcare IndustryHow to Become a Member
Begin your membership journey with these straightforward steps and start publishing your groundbreaking palliative care research to our global network of hospice specialists, pain management physicians, and compassionate care clinicians dedicated to improving end-of-life experiences.
Choose Tier
Select the membership level that best aligns with your palliative care research needs, current career stage, institutional budget, and long-term publication goals for hospice and end-of-life studies.
Submit Application
Email [email protected] with your full name, academic credentials, institutional affiliation, research focus, and preferred journal for membership consideration and processing.
Start Publishing
Receive your official membership certificate and welcome package, then begin submitting manuscripts for comprehensive double-blind peer review and expedited publication consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about membership benefits, publication process, peer review timelines, manuscript submission requirements, and editorial guidelines for palliative care, hospice, and end-of-life researchers worldwide.
What research areas are covered by this journal?
The Journal welcomes original research on palliative care methodologies, hospice nursing practices, advanced symptom management protocols, pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief strategies, end-of-life decision making, bereavement support interventions, spiritual care practices, pediatric palliative care, geriatric hospice services, caregiver support programs, and quality of life assessment for patients with life-limiting illnesses and terminal diagnoses.
Can I upgrade my membership tier during my subscription?
Yes, members can upgrade their tier at any time during their active subscription period. Contact our dedicated membership services team to seamlessly transition between individual, student, institutional, or corporate tiers with prorated fees applied to your new membership level, updated benefits package, and enhanced publication support.
What is the typical peer review timeline for manuscripts?
Our rigorous double-blind peer review process typically completes within 4-6 weeks, with members receiving priority processing and expedited editorial decisions. Our distinguished editorial board includes leading palliative medicine physicians, hospice administrators, and compassionate care researchers with expertise in end-of-life care.
Are clinical case studies and practice guidelines accepted?
Absolutely. We actively encourage submissions of clinical case studies, practice guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, quality improvement projects, program evaluations, and educational interventions related to palliative care delivery, hospice services, and end-of-life care programs.
How does open access benefit palliative care professionals?
Open access ensures your research reaches hospice organizations, nursing facilities, medical schools, healthcare administrators, clinical practitioners, and patient advocacy groups worldwide without subscription barriers, accelerating the translation of research into improved patient care, family support, and clinical practice guidelines.
What member support services are available?
Members receive professional language editing, comprehensive manuscript formatting assistance, figure and table preparation, statistical consultation, reference formatting, and expedited customer support from our editorial team throughout their entire membership period.
Membership Renewal Guidelines
Keep your membership active to maintain uninterrupted access to all exclusive publication benefits, significant APC discounts, priority peer review processing, expedited editorial decisions, and comprehensive editorial support services throughout the year.
Advance Compassionate Care Today
Join the global community of palliative care physicians, hospice nurses, oncology specialists, geriatricians, pain management specialists, and healthcare professionals advancing end-of-life care, symptom management, bereavement support, and patient-centered quality of life research. Start publishing your discoveries with discounted APC rates and global visibility today.