Register Here Following the Domain 6 module on Learning Hub, this session will address the assumption that loss, grief and bereavement are thought of as a “linear” experience. This session aims to help you identify that people experience grief differently and explore ways to support grief and loss for both patients and their families through a case […]

Presentation Synopsis: The topic of dreams and visions of the deceased has been surprisingly overlooked in academic literature, which has hindered the support for the bereaved and those at end-of-life. This talk will explore the recent literature on dreams and visions of the deceased throughout the lifespan. Presenter’s Biography: Joshua Black, PhD, Grief and Bereavement […]

The Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), is a 3-day event that brings together more than 3,400 of your colleagues and peers to share research, clinical best practices, and practice-related guidance to advance the specialty and […]

                This session will focus on communication skills that will enhance the quality of conversations about serious illnesses, as well as insights from essential discussions in palliative care and the skills needed to advance conversations about care planning. Presenter: Dr. Stéfanie Gingras REGISTER HERE

REGISTER HERE This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 2 Mainpro+ credit(s).

Register Here Following the Domain 7 module on Learning Hub, this session introduces common ethical issues in end-of-life care. Learners will have the opportunity to practice ethical decision making by discussing a case study.

Speaker: Dr. Christian Ntizimira, MD, MMSc Founder and Executive Director, African Center for Research on End-of-Life Care (ACREOL) Educational Objectives Understand the core principles of the Safari Concept in mental health and end-of-life care. Explore the pivotal role of families in supporting the emotional well-being and decision-making of elderly patients. Discuss practical strategies for healthcare […]

Welcome to the Northeastern Ontario Palliative Care Conference 2024! This year, we bring you a bigger and better pan-Northern Ontario Conference, as a result of the collaboration between the NOSM University Palliative Care SPC, and NNPCN-PCIEF Nipissing sub-region. Conference Learning Objectives: Effectively engage in difficult palliative conversations around discouragement and despair with patients and their […]

Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and a Senior Scientist, CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute and Nancy Lefebre, Senior Vice President and COO for the Business of Caring, SE Health Topic: Dignity in Care Join Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov and Nancy Lefebre as they discuss and offer their insights […]

Register Here Following the Domain 8 module on Learning Hub, this session focuses on identifying  self-care strategies and knowing how to support others in the workplace resulting in better patient outcomes, increased patient and family satisfaction, improving health care worker well-being, and preventing burnout.

REGISTER HERE This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 2 Mainpro+ credit(s).

Overview Join us for Choosing Wisely Canada’s 10th Anniversary National Meeting in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association. Happening on April 15 and 16, 2024 at the Centre Mont Royal in Montreal, Quebec, this two-day event will celebrate our past ten years and look forward to the future of reducing overuse in Canadian health systems. Why you’ll want […]