The Palliative Care Research Cooperative Group

The Palliative Care Research Cooperative Group (PCRC) is a network of healthcare researchers and providers working together to improve care for people facing serious illnesses. They focus on studying ways to relieve pain and other symptoms, support emotional and spiritual needs, and enhance quality of life. By collaborating across many centers, they can quickly test new approaches and share findings to ensure patients receive the best possible care during challenging times. This organized effort helps advance palliative care research and ensures evidence-based practices benefit patients and their families.