Description: As there is huge discrepancy in practice between palliative care physician dexamethasone utilization in end of life care, we will discuss different dosage practices and look at each side of using too little to using too much. Click here to view powerpoint presentation.

Description: Science has shown the brain to have plasticity. Given this, might we train the brain before there is a drain: depletion, demoralization, trauma, compassion fatigue, etc. Can we train the brain towards stamina, resilience, well-being and occupational health as we attend to suffering in our work? This presentation will focus on one such tool, a secular approach to mindfulness and mindfulness meditation. Click here to view powerpoint presentation.

Description: Many people and communities face significant, enduring structural and systemic barriers that severely affect access to health and social care, create health disparities and impinge on people’s quality of life. Framing hospice, palliative care and EOL care around equity and social justice issues are fundamental to a public health palliative care approach. We will share examples of communities of people who benefit greatly when key dimensions of equity-oriented approaches to care are considered.

Description: Learn, with presenter Dr. Jenny Lau and moderator Dr. Charlie Chen, about the new recommendations for adult patients receiving palliative care that can prevent, identify, and manage opioid-related harms. Presenter: Dr. Jenny Lau. Moderator: Dr. Charlie Chen.

Description: Looking back to the past, and sideways to other effective strategies, we will discuss how we might have more influence in our work and community. Please join the dialogue about this fascinating hot topic. Presenter: Dr. Romayne Gallagher. Moderator: Dr. Charlie Chen. October 22 ‘Advocacy’ Slides