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 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 […]

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.

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 […]

Don’t miss out on the final Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW) 2024 webinar! Participants will hear from senior healthcare leaders about how to enhance safety in their organizations and will learn proven strategies to build trust and improve communication within their healthcare teams.  Speakers: Katherine Chubbs, PhD., President & CEO, The Good Samaritan Society Angela […]

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 is to create a space for healthcare professionals, […]

Lung Health Community of Practice Sessions will be running from February 2024 to November 2024. Join us for the new Lung Health Community of Practice, in collaboration with the Lung Health Foundation! Connect with colleagues from across Canada with a shared interest in integrating a palliative care approach for individuals with advanced lung disease. This […]

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Discover how asset-based community development can transform local healthcare solutions and foster wellness beyond hospital walls.  Join our 90-minute Spotlight Series discussion to explore real-world examples of successful community collaborations that provide the right services at the right time and place. Be part of the conversation and learn from communities that have effectively shifted from […]