Palliative Medicine
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
└
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Q1
└
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.711
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
135
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.97
Total Docs. (latest)
101
Total Citations (3yr)
2,054
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
1477030X, 02692163
Coverage
1987-2026
Journal Rank
#1,926
Subject Categories
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Aims and Scope
Palliative Medicine is a highly ranked, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to improving knowledge and clinical practice in the palliative care of patients with far advanced disease.
It reflects the multidisciplinary approach that is the hallmark of effective palliative care.
This outstanding journal features:
Editorials
Original papers
Review articles
Case reports
Correspondence
Journal abstracts
Book reviews
Teaching package reviews
Essential reading for all members of the palliative care team:
Doctors
Nurses
Physiotherapists
Psychologists
Social workers
The clergy
Occupational therapists
A practical journal to assist you with the palliative care of patients.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Medline
Embase
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 101 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 377 |
| Total Refs. | 4,763 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 2,054 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 340 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.97 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 47.16 |
| % Female | 66.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Palliative Medicine?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Palliative Medicine has an SJR of 1.711 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Palliative Medicine?
Palliative Medicine has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.711 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Palliative Medicine?
The H-index of Palliative Medicine is 135, meaning 135 of its articles have each been cited at least 135 times.
Is Palliative Medicine indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Palliative Medicine is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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