The upcoming Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL) Single Topic Conference (STC) 2024 on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. This prestigious event, dedicated to the exploration of advancements in liver cancer research and treatment, will be held in conjunction with the International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA). Dates: ILCA Annual Conference (Oct. 17-19 October); CASL Single Topic Conference […]

Ensuring that the needs and wishes of each person with a life-limiting illness and their family are understood.​ Learn about palliative care needs and enhance your knowledge of the practical aspects of palliative and end-of-life care. Explore current trends, issues and research with our invited guest experts and your colleagues. Topic areas include: Back to […]

Spiritual Care Community of Practice – Series 2 Sessions will run from August 2024 to April 2025. This community of practice, in partnership with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, centers around the understanding and application of spiritual health and its diverse meanings within the context of palliative and bereavement care. The goal of this community […]

Choosing Wisely Talks | Understanding the Downstream Consequences of Overuse Unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures can lead to a cascade of follow-up appointments, referrals, and, at times, unintended harm. These downstream consequences are rarely discussed but can significantly impact patients. Join Choosing Wisely Talks on October 30 at 12 p.m. ET during Canadian Patient Safety Week for a conversation on reducing […]

        All Together, a compassionate communities initiative, is open to Health Care Providers, Volunteers, Volunteer lead organizations, Community Groups, and individuals looking to be inspired by and learn from others developing compassionate communities. Don will share key concepts from his capstone project that focused on the supporting caregiver compassion in the Emergency […]

              Join the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) for an unforgettable experience at FMF 2024. Immerse yourself in a world of knowledge as renowned speakers share their insights on primary care, patient-centred approaches, and emerging trends in family medicine.

Join Nova Scotia Health (NSH) for their first ECHO session on the importance of goals of care and levels of intervention. You’ll learn about NSH’s policy, care directive, and the Goals of Care form, along with the roles and responsibilities of health care providers. The session will also cover lessons learned and valuable resources.  Open […]

WHERE: free online webinar. After you register you will receive a confirmation email which will include the connection details. REGISTRATION: click here. About the topic: In this TI Best Evidence webinar, Hafeez Dossa will describe his experience with a pharmacist-led intervention in a long-term care setting, which can dramatically reduce the inappropriate use of medications. Bottom line: while making changes that improve or […]

Influence and advocacy (Nov. 7–8, 10:30 am to 5 pm ET – live virtual) Gain the skills to influence and build alliances to meet your objectives. Learn to craft clear, effective messaging and build confidence working with the media to deliver your message. Learn more and enrol. For any questions, or to explore bringing a PLI program […]

Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series Dallas Shirley will share from her years of experience supporting families with grief and loss, ways to use play therapy to support the grieving process. Following the presentation t here will be opportunity to interact and ask questions. Presenter: Dallas Shirley, RCC, BC Registered Play Therapist This […]

The Palliative Care Journal Watch is an ongoing series led by subject matter experts from McMaster University, Queen’s University, McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Manitoba, University of Calgary, University of Alberta and Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Israel. Sessions explore key topics in the latest palliative care literature, with a focus on practice […]