Critical care units provide lifesaving care working within resource-intensive environments. With the need for single-use supplies, specialized equipment and medications, how can we support environmentally sustainable solutions in these settings without compromising the complex demands of patient care? Join Choosing Wisely Canada and the Canadian Medical Association for Climate Rounds on October 1 at 12 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss […]
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Join us to explore the “Essential Elements of a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care,” created by a collaborative group of experts in long-term care from all regional health authorities, the BC Ministry of Health, and leadership from affiliated care homes, and published by the BC Centre for Palliative Care in January 2025. This event is […] |
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2 events,Speaker: John Wong More details to come!
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Part of the Climate, Planetary Health & Palliative Care ECHO Series The Emergency Response in Home Health at Island Health is aimed to more efficiently identify clients most at risk and enhance staff safety during any emergency situation. This process has improved the program’s ability to monitor staff and client safety while also […] |
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Innovation and Inspiration from Palliative Care Leaders Join us for Grand Rounds Register here Overall Program Learning Objectives Review innovative approaches for the implementation of palliative care in different settings. Assess strategies to address the most important challenges in palliative care today. Appraise the latest research in the […]
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Advance care planning can be more complex with adults who have cognitive or communication differences. Understanding concepts of inclusion, competency and a model of shared decision making can be helpful for the clinician in supporting care planning and medical directives that align with the individuals wishes. This talk also explores strategies employed in pediatrics where […] |
1 event,Email: conferences@uhn.ca Website: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/CCD2025 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: The 12th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research. This year's theme is across the dementia cognitive continuum: prevention, precision medicine, and practice implications. The keynotes, plenaries, parallel sessions, and workshops will focus on multiple aspects […] |
3 events,Trust is the foundation of a well-functioning health care system. At this year’s Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) we want to know how health leaders, educators and learners – like you – are working to build that trust. Join us in Vancouver or online from Oct. 17-18, where we'll discuss topics such as […] The conference will be held in-person and online on Oct 17th and 18th, 2025. Three guest speakers with expertise on ageing will be featured. Click the link below for more information. This conference will explore the universal process of human aging and what may contribute to greater resilience and adaptation. It will explore the science […] |
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2 events,The conference theme "Mind the Gap: Improving Care" celebrates the many advances made in the field, while recognizing that challenges remain that influence the effectiveness of palliative care, including awareness and understanding, accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and health system issues. Registration for the online conference opens in June 2025. SAVE THE DATE: Click here
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Covenant Houses conference theme "Mind the Gap: Improving Care" celebrates the many advances made in the field, while recognizing that challenges remain that influence the effectiveness of palliative care, including awareness and understanding, accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and health system issues. Registration for the […] |
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How does a small rural community with limited medical resources and aging volunteers enhance supports for people with life-changing illness and their families? Join Quadra Island Compassionate Community’s project team to share approaches, including educating the community to help themselves and each other to navigate the challenges of serious illness, caregiving, […] |
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Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series This workshop explores the unique experiences of grief and bereavement within the South Asian community. Gain insights and be better equipped to support this diverse immigrant group, with varied cultural practices and faiths, in a culturally sensitive manner. Poster you can print and share linked here. *This session […] |
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Choosing Wisely Talks | Five Years of Using Blood Wisely Up to 30% of blood is transfused inappropriately in Canadian hospitals despite best evidence. In 2020, Using Blood Wisely was launched to address this challenge, setting national appropriateness benchmarks and supporting hospitals to improve transfusion practices. On October […]
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(Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network) Learn essential questions to ask to ensure all your medications are still necessary and helping you! This webinar is organized by the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network, in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada, deprescribing.org and Canada’s Drug Agency. October 29, 12-1 pm (ET) Register […]
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(Health Quality BC) Join a conversation with four global leaders in patient safety to hear the latest evidence and what they each see as the pressing issues and opportunities facing global health care systems today. October 29, 12-1 pm (PT) Register to attend |
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The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) invite you to join an online conversation marking the 2025 International Day of Care and Support 2025: "Palliative Care for Persons with Dementia: WHO Tools for caregivers" 📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025 🕖 1PM GMT, 2pm CET, 4pm EAT, 8pm ICT. 9am […] |
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