A tribute to Robert Twycross – Honouring a 50-year career in hospice and palliative care

This year Robert Twycross has achieved a landmark distinguished 50-year career in Palliative Care. 

One of the founding authors of Palliative Care Formulary, now available through MedicinesComplete, Robert continues to lend his expertise to this essential resource as Honorary Editorial Consultant.

Most recently, with Andrew Wilcock and Claire Stark Toller, Robert has fully revised the introductory text for training medical students and qualified health professionals in the specialist area of Palliative Care, Introducing Palliative Care. Pre-order IPC6 here.

Read our full tribute to Robert below.

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The Palliative Care Formulary provides unrivalled and expert drug information for health professionals when caring for adult patients facing progressive life-limiting diseases.

This trusted source goes beyond standard references providing health professionals with in-depth and practical guidance on drugs and treatment regimens to help improve quality of life.

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