Palliative Care Books
Palliative and End of Life Care
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)
The CHPCA is the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness. Established in 1991, its volunteer Board of Directors is composed of hospice palliative care workers and volunteers from Canadian provinces and territories as well as members-at-large. -
CHPCA National Fact Sheet
CHPCA National Fact Sheet
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association has created this fact sheet regarding hospice palliative care in Canada. -
The Palliative Approach to Care and the Role of the Nurse (CNA) [PDF]
The nurse’s role in end-of-life care Caring for patients across the lifespan, nurses are effective advocates for health and wellness at every stage of life. Yet, in providing end-of-life care, where they often have a constant and highly visible role, they may be caught between the differing wishes and requirements of patients, families, physicians, administrators and laws or regulations.... -
Canadian Virtual Hospice
In 2001, a group of palliative care leaders gathered to consider whether a web-based platform could address some of the gaps in palliative care in Canada. They recognized that Canadians need a reputable source for finding information and support, whenever they need it, wherever they live. -
Palliative Care (WHO)
Addressing suffering involves taking care of issues beyond physical symptoms. Palliative care uses a team approach to support patients and their caregivers. This includes addressing practical needs and providing bereavement counselling. It offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death. Palliative care is explicitly recognised under the human right to health. ... -
Nova Scotia Community Hospice Residence Standards
The Nova Scotia Community Hospice Standards set the minimum expectations for the service delivery and operation of hospice settings. The standards focus on four fundamental areas: Clinical Care, Governance, Operations and Quality Assurance. All hospice settings must comply with relevant building codes, legislation and regulations that govern registered charities and care settings. -
Caregivers Nova Scotia
Like many conversations about care, ours started with a group of women around a kitchen table. Concerned about the wellbeing of caregivers, they wanted to find a way to better support each other through the many challenges of looking after someone in need. Now, more than twenty years later, that kitchen table conversation has evolved into a recognized, respected, and responsive organization supporting caregivers across Nova Scotia. -
CIHI Report on Access to Palliative Care in CanadaPalliative care helps address the needs of people with life-limiting conditions to improve their quality of life and that of their families. CIHI’s first report on palliative care was released in 2018. With this report, we look at what has changed in the last 5 years in the state of palliative care in Canada to understand what patients and caregivers are experiencing and what gaps in access still remain.
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Canadian Virtual Hospice (YouTube Channel)Canadian Virtual Hospice is an award-winning website that provides information and support on life-limiting illness, loss and grief. Virtual Hospice has been ranked as one of the best health websites in Canada by the Canadian Association of Health Librarians.
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palliummja (Pallium Foundation of Canada) (YouTube Channel)A series of videos on palliative care in Canada
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