“Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts” is the theme of APHC 2017. In keeping with the theme, well-known doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners from within and outside the region will be sharing their expertise and experiences during the plenary lectures, talks in the conference and five pre-conference workshops. Medical students, hospice and palliative care volunteers and others interested in this area of work will find the conference useful in enhancing their knowledge through scientific updates and discussions.