Palliative Care in 2026 is a visionary and evidence-based book that explores how palliative care must evolve to respond to profound social, cultural, and demographic changes worldwide.

As healthcare systems face increasing inequality, migration, aging populations, and digital transformation, traditional palliative models are no longer sufficient. This book addresses the urgent need for personalized, culturally competent, and socially adaptive palliative care, offering innovative solutions tailored to patients' social status, national minorities, ethnicity, and cultural identity.

Designed for healthcare professionals, social workers, policy makers, researchers, educators, and students, this volume bridges clinical practice with social science, ethics, and public policy.What this book offers:

In-depth analysis of social determinants of palliative care access

Practical frameworks for supporting ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities

Models for adapting care to low-income, marginalized, and vulnerable populations

Integration of telehealth, digital tools, and AI-driven support systems

Case studies and best practices from diverse international contexts

Ethical and legal perspectives on inclusive and equitable end-of-life care

Strategic planning tools for palliative care development beyond 2026Who this book is for:

Palliative care physicians and nurses

Social workers and community health professionals

Health policy makers and NGO leaders

Researchers and doctoral students

Universities and training programs in healthcare and social sciences

This book is not just a forecast-it is a practical roadmap for building palliative care systems that respect dignity, diversity, and equity in a globalized world.