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 […]

Complex socio-political causes continue to increase the carceral population locally and globally, with more individuals aging and dying in prisons. Despite international recognition of the importance of palliative care as a shared universal right, a health equity gap exists between the general and carceral populations in Canada. With growing numbers of aging people in custody […]

                In this session we will identify and discuss common ethical issues in palliative care and we will talk through steps to take in addressing ethical issues by discussing a case scenario.

For EVERYONE Co-hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), First Nations Health Authority and Health Quality BC, the Rural Voices Gathering is comprised of two virtual sessions and in-person community-based dialogue. It will bring together and amplify the voices of rural, remote and First Nations and Métis communities relative to health and wellness. REGISTER NOW: November […]

Pediatric Palliative Care Community of Practice (in French) Sessions will run from April 2024 to April 2025. Come be part of the Pediatric Palliative Care Community of Practice, in collaboration with Le Phare! This community of practice will allow you to network and learn from experts across French-speaking Canada who share your interest in the integrated […]

              Audience: family physicians, hospitalists, palliative care specialists, mental health professionals, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents and students. Overview: This year we will be exploring challenges and strategies in delivering compassionate end-of-life care for the most vulnerable patient populations – including in unique settings such as ER, prisons and unstable […]

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is pleased to invite physicians and medical learners to an upcoming virtual session on Indigenous allyship and culturally safe care, to be held Nov. 25 from 12 to 2 pm ET. Hosted by CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer and featuring a panel discussion with Dr. Ojistoh Horn, Dr. Melissa Lem […]