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Ongoing series Keep up to date on the latest in palliative care literature with the Journal Watch. Dr. José Pereira, Dr. Leonie Herx, and special guests provide context on the articles and key topics identified in the literature. Each session is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for 1 Mainpro+ credit. Join […]

Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov 'Intensive Caring: Reminding Patients They Matter' This lecture will be given online by Dr Harvey Max Chochinov. Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and a Senior Scientist at CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute. His research in palliative care has resulted in more than […]

REGISTER HERE Learning Objectives: Recognize the prevalence of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents Identify the role of cholesterol screening in children and adolescents Develop a framework for lifestyle modifications for the management of pediatric dyslipidemia Examine the role of pharmacotherapy in the management of pediatric dyslipidemia

While most people cared for in Canada receive safe care, unintended harm does happen. Hospital harm has been increasing and has only gotten worse since the pandemic started. This is not unique to Canada but is a global issue. A recent 2023 US study by David W. Bates, MD, and colleagues examined harm across 11 Massachusetts hospitals […]

Join us to explore practical approaches to fostering more equitable engagement with a broad diversity of people in the health system. This session features two examples of initiatives designed to address inequity and offer more inclusive care: Doctors of the World and Caring Community. Supporting people in vulnerable situations: Doctors of the World Learn about […]

Join us to explore practical approaches to fostering more equitable engagement with a broad diversity of people in the health system. This session features two examples of initiatives designed to address inequity and offer more inclusive care: Doctors of the World and Caring Community. Supporting people in vulnerable situations: Doctors of the World Learn about the work Doctors […]

              Now Is The Time. The pandemic related challenges of the last three years shone a light on myriad issues that have existed for many years. Inequitable access to care, underfunded models of care, systemic racism, structural barriers to care, and a lack of person-centred hospice palliative care in all […]

There is a pressing need to support the health care workforce in order to strengthen and restore high-quality, safe health care for everyone in Canada. Providers who work in northern, rural and remote communities have unique challenges and associated support needs, related to factors such as fewer onsite team members; geographic remoteness and associated weather […]

Members only event Subject: Propofol in Palliative Medicine Conversation Starter: Dr. Vincent Fruci, MD, FRCPC Anesthesiology and FRCPC Palliative Medicine Moderator: Dr. Charlie Chen, MD, MEd, CCFP(PC), FCFP Participants: CSPCP members from across Canada Description: We will review the pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of propofol and explore a review article wherein propofol was used at a palliative care unit. […]