This book aims to be a collection of different topics in the field of palliative care, designed for a broad audience - not only healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, social workers, etc.), but also healthcare managers and those responsible for carrying out public policies. Given the suggested form - an encyclopaedia - the different topics are covered in a way that is sufficiently clear and precise, but also succinct and objective, and is intended for a very diverse range of professionals, as well as students from different areas of knowledge. Topics such as ethics, the law and management in palliative care are covered, along with psychological and spiritual issues, as well as the domains of medicine and nursing.