Robert TwycrossDr. Robert Twycross, a pioneer in hospice and palliative care, was educated at Oxford University and began his career in the 1970s at St. Christopher's Hospice alongside Dame Cicely Saunders. His groundbreaking research in pain management, particulary the effective use of opioids for cancer pain, established global standards and influenced the World Health Organization's analgesic ladder.A dedicated educator, Dr. Twycross's textbooks, lectures, and workshops shaped generations of healthcare professionals, extending palliative care principles beyond hospices into mainstream medical practice. Dr. Twycross transformed end-of-life care, ensuring that the alleviation of suffering remains central to medical practice. Read More Read Less