Dr. Jane Poulson Lecture: Dignity, Personhood and Intensive Caring: New Insights into Patient Suffering Join Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov in this upcoming session of the McGill Palliative Care National Grand Rounds Programme as he explores the complex interplay between dignity, personhood, and intensive caring in the context of patient suffering. Drawing on decades […]

Palliative Manitoba is now accepting abstracts! Abstracts submitted must fit the theme “Building Blocks for Palliative Care”. We are looking for presentations that focus on: delivery of a palliative care approach in various settings; what good palliative care looks like early in the illness trajectory; what good end-of-life care looks like when someone is actively […]

Many long-term care homes have rates of potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use well above Canada’s new 15% target. These rates are measured using CIHI’s quality indicator, but understanding what counts as “potentially inappropriate,” as well as the inclusion and exclusion criteria, can be challenging. Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on September 18 from 12-1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into your questions about […]

Designed to enhance the human side of healthcare, this 3-day workshop focuses on the role and application of dignity in all aspects of clinical practice. The research, assessment tools, and clinical applications of dignity conserving care will be examined during Day 1, while Day 2 and Day 3 provide a detailed look at the clinical […]

Collaboration across the health care system is at the heart of high-quality palliative care. This community of practice brings together clinicians, allied health professionals, and other health care professionals from across disciplines to deepen knowledge, share experiences, and strengthen team-based care. Take part in the upcoming session, "Communication Access in Palliative Care," to learn more about […]

Palliative Care in Rheumatic Diseases: Where does the end begin, and why does it matter? PRESENTERS: Dr. Adam Amlani, MD, FRCPC IM/Rheumatology Dr. Alexandra Saltman, B.A. (Hons) MD FRCPC At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Advocate for integrated Rheumatology and Palliative Care so as to improve outcomes in patients with advanced systemic […]

Speaker: Kazuhiro Yasufuku More details to come soon!

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 SimKIDS Simulation Symposium, with both in-person and virtual access available for broader participation. Gear up for a full day of keynote presentations, applied sessions, and cross-disciplinary exchange. Sign up today!

The North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network invites you to join their upcoming session exploring the importance of applying a palliative approach to serious mental illness. Presenters: Julie Leighton-Phelps, RN, BSCN, CHPCN, Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant, North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network Chantal Byrnes-Leadbeater, RN BSCN AWCCP, Clinical Educator, Waypoint Centre for […]