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SUMMARY:LEAP In-Depth - Pallium Canada
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDates:  \nOctober 18\, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\nOctober 25\, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\nNovember 1\, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\nNovember 8\, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\nNovember 15\, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\nNovember 22\, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET \nFee:  \n$495 for physicians\n$495 for non-physicians\n$495 for personal care aides \nFacilitators: \nNadia Plach\nKathleen Willison\nHun-je Park\nC. Elizabeth Dougherty\nValerie Schulz\nLeah Steinberg\nKatrin Conen \nNote:  \n\nParticipants must have completed a Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP™) course prior to registering for the Palliative Care In-Depth Workshop. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/leap-in-depth-pallium-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Pallium Canada LEAP":MAILTO:info@pallium.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230530T173823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T173832Z
UID:44479-1697630400-1697634000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Reimagining LTC Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Reimagining LTC webinar to learn about workplace mental health and psychological safety in long-term care. These one-hour webinars bring people together to share with and learn from others facing similar challenges and opportunities in long-term care. \nOne-hour webinars are hosted monthly and feature speakers with expertise in topics related to long-term care. You only have to register once to sign up for all upcoming events. Recordings are available online after each webinar. \nREGISTER HERE \nNext webinar: \nNovember 21\, 2023 – 11:00am – 12:00pm ET
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/reimagining-ltc-webinar-series-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Healthcare Excellence Canada":MAILTO:info@hec-esc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20231017T205327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T205327Z
UID:44924-1697626800-1697630400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Choosing Wisely in Paediatrics Community of Practice Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/choosing-wisely-in-paediatrics-community-of-practice-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Choosing Wisely Canada":MAILTO:info@choosingwiselycanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20231010T212510Z
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UID:44859-1697619600-1697623200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Choosing Wisely & Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:The health care sector is responsible for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As every unnecessary test\, treatment\, and procedure produces CO2 emissions or material waste\, reducing overuse is an opportunity to make a positive contribution towards the health of our patients and the planet. \nJoin us on October 18 at 12 p.m. ET for Choosing Wisely Talks to discuss environmental co-benefits of doing Choosing Wisely. Speakers will share real-world examples of how tackling waste and harm can have broader societal benefits. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Karina Spoyalo\, General Surgery Resident\, University of British Columbia\nDr. Mathilde Gaudreau Simard\, General Internist\, The Ottawa Hospital\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/choosing-wisely-climate-action/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Choosing Wisely Canada":MAILTO:info@choosingwiselycanada.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230927T210010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T210010Z
UID:44822-1697241600-1697327999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T050000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230927T205819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T205819Z
UID:44816-1697169600-1697173200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Free EAPC Webinar: Advance Care Planning in Children's Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/free-eapc-webinar-advance-care-planning-in-childrens-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20231003T163309Z
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UID:44836-1697097600-1697101200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:PCAND Community of Practice Session
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nPALLIATIVE CARE FOR ADVANCED NON-MALIGNANT DISEASES (PCAND) \nThe Palliative Care for Advanced Non-malignant Diseases (PCAND) is a community of practice of specialist palliative care providers who are providing care to patients with advanced non-malignant diseases in the ambulatory setting. The ambulatory setting presents an opportunity to engage specialist palliative care early\, especially in the face of the unpredictable trajectories that characterize non-malignant diseases. This community of practice seeks to support its members clinically\, academically\, and educationally. If you are interested in being a part of the PCAND group please fill out the form here. \n  \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/4676139336?pwd=Uk5ST2ErMlJabGcvTDRqN1d3dXlVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 467 613 9336 \nPasscode: 801879
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/pcand-community-of-practice-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230310T180025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T180036Z
UID:44134-1697068800-1697327999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference\nOttawa\, Ontario | October 12 – 14\, 2023\nClick here for more information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference (CHPCA Conference) is the country’s premier hospice palliative care conference. The conference will return to an in-person format this year at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel from October 12 – October 14\, 2023.  \nBringing together hospice palliative care professionals of all stripes\, the CHPCA conference program offers a wide variety of sessions and topics. This biennial multi-day learning and networking event features cutting-edge presentations and research findings with a mix of applied and academic discussions.   \nThe 2023 CHPCA conference will focus on the following streams\, including the latest research\, knowledge translation\, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on these topics. Please see our abstract guidelines to see stream sub-themes:  \n\nClinical Practice \nUnderserved Populations and Equity: including Pediatrics\, Indigenous Community\, and Long-Term Care \nHealth Systems\, Public Health\, Compassionate Communities\, and Integration \nAdvance Care Planning\, and Grief and Bereavement \nPolicy\, Advocacy\, and MAiD \n\n\nLeadership and Management \n\nThe CHPCA Conference is a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with nearly 500 hospice palliative care professionals from a variety of disciplines and roles in hospice palliative care including:   \n\nPhysicians \nNurses  \nPharmacists \n\n\nHospice palliative care specialists \nAllied healthcare professionals \nCaregivers \nVolunteers \nSpiritual advisers  \n\n\nSocial workers  \nAnd others! \n\nJoin us this fall for three plenary sessions\, dynamic challenge issues panels\, workshops\, oral presentations\, poster sessions\, and connecting with other hospice palliative care professionals from across Canada.  \nThe conference will also feature pre-conference symposiums on October 11th and 12th.  \nStay tuned for more program details.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/canadian-hospice-palliative-care-association-conference/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230914T180211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T180211Z
UID:44781-1697014800-1697018400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:ECHO Session: Palliative Care Approach to Pain and Shortness of Breath
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed as a place for Peer-to-Peer practice support\, facilitated and coached by palliative care experts. Explore shared skill building in the Palliative Approach to Care\, engage in topic-based discussions\, and practice managing pain and shortness of breath for palliative care patients. The webinar will draw on foundational knowledge\, share valuable resources\, and discuss best-practice approaches for caring for individuals and families living with life-limiting illness. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in palliative care. \nPresenter: \n\nTracey Human RN CHPCN(C) | Palliative Pain & Symptom Management Consultant (PPSMC)\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/echo-session-palliative-care-approach-to-pain-and-shortness-of-breath/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20231003T174645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T174645Z
UID:44844-1697012100-1697016600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:From Cultural Safety to Anti-Racism: Addressing Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us virtually on Wednesday\, October 11th for the plenary session of the Pediatric Palliative Care Symposium presented by Dr. Amit Arya – livestreamed live from the site of the CHPCA Conference! It is well known that racialized and immigrant populations have greater difficulty accessing equitable and culturally safe palliative care. Several domains are identified as contributing factors to the disparities\, including systemic racism\, cultural differences around suffering and death\, and language barriers. This presentation will discuss successes and ongoing gaps in providing culturally safe and anti-racist palliative care. Attendees will also learn about and reflect on proposed solutions to improve equity\, diversity and inclusion in palliative care at the micro-\, meso- and macro- level. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/from-cultural-safety-to-anti-racism-addressing-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230914T181911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T181911Z
UID:44785-1696510800-1696514400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Hot Topics Webinar - 'Ketamine: Is There A Role For This Drug In Palliative Care?'
DESCRIPTION:MEMBERS ONLY EVENT \nConversation Starter:\nDr. Joel Loiselle\, MD\, FRCPC\nPalliative Care Consultant\nAnesthesia Consultant \nModerator:\nDr. Charlie Chen\, MD\, MEd\, CCFP(PC)\, FCFP \nDescription: \n\nHistorical review of ketamine’s development\nKetamine mechanisms of action\nNMDA receptor physiology review (brief)\nWhat role does this drug have?\n\nDiscussion – Is it appropriate to prescribe ketamine (and why we do)? \nRegister here: Ketamine in Palliative Care \nHot Topics webinars are exclusive to CSPCP members. The webinars are a platform for national networking and conversation with peers from across Canada – not a typical “lecture” format. At the beginning of each webinar\, a speaker will start conversation by providing a 10-15-minute opinion on a Hot Topic. The remaining 45 minutes is for interactive\, moderated discussion amongst participants. \nThe Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians Webinar Series is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. \nCFPC members may claim 1 Mainpro+ Non-certified Group Learning credit.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/hot-topics-webinar-ketamine-is-there-a-role-for-this-drug-in-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231005T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20231003T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T175641Z
UID:44851-1696492800-1696496400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Approach to LTC Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-approach-to-ltc-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230929T170112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T170112Z
UID:44832-1696406400-1696413600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Project ECHO: What is Paediatric Palliative Care?
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/project-echo-what-is-paediatric-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Pediatric Project ECHO":MAILTO:project.echo@sickkids.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231003T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20231003T175301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T175301Z
UID:44848-1696312800-1696341600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:CHPCA: Pediatric Palliative Care Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/chpca-pediatric-palliative-care-symposium/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230721T053843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T053843Z
UID:44702-1696291200-1696550399@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:NW Ontario Palliative Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/nw-ontario-palliative-care-conference/
LOCATION:Nor’Wester Hotel and Conference Centre\, 2080 Highway 61\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7J 1B8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Lakehead University%3A Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230530T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T173712Z
UID:44477-1695290400-1695294000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Reimagining LTC Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Reimagining LTC webinar to learn about workplace mental health and psychological safety in long-term care. These one-hour webinars bring people together to share with and learn from others facing similar challenges and opportunities in long-term care. \nOne-hour webinars are hosted monthly and feature speakers with expertise in topics related to long-term care. You only have to register once to sign up for all upcoming events. Recordings are available online after each webinar. \nREGISTER HERE \nNext webinars: \nOctober 18\, 2023 – 12:00-1:00pm ET\nNovember 21\, 2023 – 11:00am – 12:00pm ET
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/reimagining-ltc-webinar-series-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Healthcare Excellence Canada":MAILTO:info@hec-esc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230530T045112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T045112Z
UID:44436-1695254400-1695427199@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:31st Annual Provincial Palliative Care Conference - Winnipeg\, MB
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin your colleagues in person for the 2023 Palliative Care Conference to experience a unique blend of keynotes\, educational sessions\, and networking opportunities grounded in Palliative Care. Engage with colleagues from across the country as you learn about new approaches\, successful models and innovations that will advance your professional skill set and help strengthen your organization. \nWestern Canada’s largest accredited palliative care conference boasts a schedule of 4 keynotes speeches with 17 concurrent sessions to choose from over 2 days. Hear from leaders and peers in the industry as they share their knowledge\, engage in conversation and explore the future of Palliative Care. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/31st-annual-provincial-palliative-care-conference-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:Canad Inns Polo Park\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 0K5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Palliative Manitoba":MAILTO:tpretula@palliativemanitoba.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230815T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T201107Z
UID:44733-1695139200-1695142800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Kathryn Mannix Lecture - "Forgotten Wisdom: reclaiming   public understanding of dying"
DESCRIPTION:Author of With the End in Mind: Dying\, Death\, and Wisdom in an Age of Denial. Dr. Kathryn Mannix is a British doctor who specialized in Palliative Medicine for 30 years before taking early retirement to campaign for better public understanding of dying. \nKathryn has worked with over ten thousand dying people over her career\, in their own homes\, in hospices and as lead of a large palliative care service in a major UK university hospital. Kathryn’s campaign to normalize ordinary dying has received international attention; she has been invited to speak around the world. \nTuesday\,\nSeptember 19\, 2023\, 7:00 pm\nBlock Amphitheatre\nJewish General Hospital\n3755 Cote Ste Catherine Street\nMontreal H3T 1E2 \nFree parking will be available \nThe lecture will be given in English with a bilingual question and answer period. \n  \nPlease register to attend in person. If you cannot attend and wish to have the recording once it is available through our website\, please indicate this on the registration form. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/dr-kathryn-mannix-lecture-forgotten-wisdom-reclaiming-public-understanding-of-dying/
LOCATION:Jewish General Hospital- Aberman Auditorium\, A-102\, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Street\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3T 1E2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="McGill Council on Palliative Care":MAILTO:info.mcopc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230831T031815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T031815Z
UID:44772-1695114000-1695117600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Palliative Medicine Resident Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear the top 3 scoring abstracts from our own palliative medicine residents and vote for the 2023 Palliative Medicine Resident Research Award Winner. \nThe Palliative Medicine Resident Award winner is selected through a webinar-based presentation and online vote. Join the webinar to hear presentations from three of Canada’s outstanding palliative medicine residents\, then cast your ballot for the best! \nModerator: Dr. Jeff Myers\, Resident Award Lead\nParticipants: CSPCP Members\nPresenters: \nDr. Arun Agha\, Queen’s University – The development of an end-of-life medication deprescribing and conversion guide for trainee use\nDr. Stephanie Cheon\, Queen’s University – Improving care coordination between palliative care physicians and family physicians for patients with cancer\nDr. Alexandre Coholan\, McGill University – Canadian physicians’ attitudes and experiences providing palliative care to sexual and gender minority people \nDetails: The Palliative Medicine Resident Award is for the best scholarly project by a resident enrolled in a Canadian palliative medicine residency program. \nThe webinar platform provides an opportunity for residents of the three top-scoring abstracts to share their work through a 10-minute presentation and 5-minute question and answer period provided. Members in attendance of all three presentations (to ensure fairness) are invited to vote for the winner online at the end of the presentations\, using criteria shared by the moderator. The winner will be announced at the end of the webinar and will receive a cash prize of $1000. \nThe Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians Webinar Series is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. \nCFPC members may claim 1 Mainpro+ Non-certified Group Learning credit. \nRegister here: 2023 Palliative Medicine Resident Award Presentations \nThank you for supporting our residents! \nPlease note: the webinar will NOT be recorded.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/2023-palliative-medicine-resident-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230918T165044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T165044Z
UID:44793-1695027600-1695031200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care Journal Watch - Ongoing Series
DESCRIPTION:The Palliative Care Journal Watch is an ongoing series led by subject matter experts from McMaster University and Queen’s University. Sessions explore key topics in the latest palliative care literature\, with a focus on practice change and systems design. \nDr. José Pereira\, Dr. Leonie Herx\, and special guests provide context on the articles and key topics identified in the literature. \nEach session is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit. \nUpcoming sessions: \n\nSeptember 18\, 2023 from 12–1:00 p.m. ET\nNovember 20\, 2023 from 12–1:00 p.m. ET\nJanuary 15\, 2024 from 12–1:00 p.m. ET\n\nRegistration instructions:\nRegister once for all Journal Watch sessions via Pallium Central and you’ll receive reminder emails before each one\, including the links to access the session. \n\nClick here to visit Pallium Central and login or create an account\nSelect Palliative Care Journal Watch\nType in the enrollment key: PCJW
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-care-journal-watch-ongoing-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230801T050026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T050026Z
UID:44724-1694674800-1694689200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Dignity in Care – Online Training 2023 - Session 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/dignity-in-care-online-training-2023-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Manitoba":MAILTO:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
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SUMMARY:Oceanic Palliative Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/oceanic-palliative-care-conference/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney NSW 2000\, Sydney\, NSW 2000\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230818T042533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T042533Z
UID:44740-1693213200-1693216800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:NEW ECHO SESSION - Symptômes gastro-intestinaux en soins palliatifs (French)
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Golda Tradounsky\, MD\, CCFP (PC) for an upcoming French session focused on recognizing and effectively treating gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms common in palliative care\, such as nausea\, constipation\, and bowel obstruction. Dr. Tradounsky will guide you through the process of identifying these symptoms and provide practical strategies for their management. \nFor our English-only speakers\, you can view the recording of the English version of this session on our website. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/new-echo-session-symptomes-gastro-intestinaux-en-soins-palliatifs-french/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230628T052020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T052452Z
UID:44598-1692230400-1692403199@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:2023 CMA Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nThe 2023 CMA Health Summit will be held Aug. 17–18\, both in person in Ottawa and online\, with the goal of outlining a vision for What Health Care Should Be. Plan to attend and lend your voice to the solutions needed to rebuild health care – including how to address workforce challenges\, create safe environments for patients and providers\, and expand access.  CMA has waived the registration fees for non-physician CEOs – click here to register (Note registration is free for physicians). \nThe Health Summit will also be the kickoff for a national conversation on the role of private providers in the public health system. The CMA will host Canada-wide consultations throughout the fall and winter that include polling\, and virtual and in-person events.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/2023-cma-health-summit/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Medical Association":MAILTO:https://www.cma.ca/about-us/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230705T045401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T045439Z
UID:44671-1692176400-1692187200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:BCCFP & Pallium Canada host virtual LEAP Core
DESCRIPTION:Register for the LEAP Core virtual CPD for end-of life care in rural and remote communities\n\n  \nBCCFP are hosting Pallium Canada’s Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) core online course for rural and remote family physicians in BC on August 9 and 16\, 2023. These sessions will be half days from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. \nLEAP was created for healthcare professionals working in the community and provides the essential skills and competencies of the palliative care approach.  It is evidence-based\, peer-reviewed and evaluated and updated regularly. \nThis online course includes 16 self-directed and interactive online modules completed at your own pace (approximately 8 hours of work); 2 three-hour online webinars led by a LEAP facilitator where you will work through cases and discuss the online modules; and an electronic copy of the Pallium palliative pocketbook. \n\nREGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/zUiB50OUjPA
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/bccfp-pallium-canada-host-virtual-leap-core-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC College of Family Physicians":MAILTO:office@bccfp.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230721T052624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T172007Z
UID:44699-1692007200-1692010800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:ECHO Session: Delirium in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Unravelling the complexity of delirium in palliative care is an important step toward improving patient comfort and dignity at life’s end. \nLed by Dr. Carmen Johnson\, the session will delve into the intricacies of managing delirium\, offering invaluable insights to health care professionals and family caregivers alike. \nThis session is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of delirium; a state of acute confusion and cognitive impairment that frequently affects individuals nearing the end of life. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/echo-session-rescheduled-delirium-in-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230721T034956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T034956Z
UID:44696-1691575200-1691578800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:ECHO Session: Palliative Sedation
DESCRIPTION:Palliative sedation\, a critical intervention in end-of-life care\, is a complex yet necessary aspect of palliative care. We invite you to join our upcoming session on palliative sedation led by Dr. Kevin Wade\, CD\, MD\, CCFP (PC). \nThis session will equip you with the knowledge to distinguish between sedation and analgesia\, identify indications for palliative sedation therapy\, and understand the use of pharmacotherapy. Don’t miss the chance to expand your ability to provide effective and empathetic end-of-life care. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/echo-session-palliative-sedation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230705T044957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T045448Z
UID:44661-1691571600-1691582400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:BCCFP & Pallium Canada host virtual LEAP Core
DESCRIPTION:Register for the LEAP Core virtual CPD for end-of life care in rural and remote communities\n\n  \nBCCFP are hosting Pallium Canada’s Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) core online course for rural and remote family physicians in BC on August 9 and 16\, 2023. These sessions will be half days from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. \nLEAP was created for healthcare professionals working in the community and provides the essential skills and competencies of the palliative care approach.  It is evidence-based\, peer-reviewed and evaluated and updated regularly. \nThis online course includes 16 self-directed and interactive online modules completed at your own pace (approximately 8 hours of work); 2 three-hour online webinars led by a LEAP facilitator where you will work through cases and discuss the online modules; and an electronic copy of the Pallium palliative pocketbook. \n\nREGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/zUiB50OUjPA
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/bccfp-pallium-canada-host-virtual-leap-core/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230727T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230705T051449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T051449Z
UID:44683-1690448400-1690452000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:ECHO Session: Beyond slogans\, toward anti-racism: EDI in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, our speakers explore the intersections of race\, culture\, and diversity in end-of-life care. Engage in dynamic discussions\, gain insights from experts\, and learn strategies for fostering equitable and culturally sensitive practices. \nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals\, researchers\, educators\, policymakers\, and anyone passionate about advancing EDI within palliative care. By embracing diverse perspectives and engaging in meaningful conversations\, we can collectively work towards dismantling systemic barriers\, fostering inclusive care environments\, and ultimately improving the quality of life for patients and their families. \nPresenters: \n\nAmit Arya\, MD\, CCFP (PC)\, FCFP\nNaheed Dosani\, MSC\, MD\, CCFP(PC)\, BSc\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/echo-session-beyond-slogans-toward-anti-racism-edi-in-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073625
CREATED:20230705T050119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T050119Z
UID:44675-1690282800-1690286400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:ECHO Session: BCC4PC
DESCRIPTION:  \nNext ECHO session registration is now open for Tuesday\, July 25 11:00 AM with Dr. Joshua Black  \n Complementary registration: http://ow.ly/2gX650Oz7r9
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/echo-session-bcc4pc/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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