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... falls within the purview of palliative care professionals in accordance with their training and comfort level. [1] The report on the 2009 Consensus Conference on Spiritual Care in Palliative Care refers...
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Talking about death and dying is difficult for many patients, families and health care providers. Death is not often talked about openly in society, so when faced with having to start that difficult discussion,...
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... Topics section of our website. This article, written by our clinical team, will give you basic information on how to reach out to teenagers who have someone close to them who is ill and dying. Our Books,...
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... who specializes in helping families, professionals, volunteers, and communities prepare children for a death and supporting them in their grief.
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Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov is known around the world for his research into the emotional and psychological needs of dying patients. His work exploring dignity in palliative care has been published in journals...
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... team of Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Spiritual Care Workers and others, was formed to provide care which would enhance the quality of living for patients near the end of life and their families.
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CancerCare Nova Scotia Excellence in Patient Care Award for a volunteer
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... connected him with Carol Macpherson, a palliative care nurse with HPCM, who was coordinating care for those living with advanced illness and those requiring grief support following death. She also helped...
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... of care’ and bereavement care is believed to be an integral component of the care we provide. Therefore, our responsibility in developing a comprehensive palliative care program should include offering...
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... assistance programs across the country include this service as a work benefit. It is important for health care providers to pay attention to their own needs for self-care and to do what works for them.