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Ethics in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments
By: James Downar MD, CM, MHSc, FRCPC
University Health Network

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Cancer pain: Talking with patients and families
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Caring for family caregivers
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The Centre for Palliative Care

Changing health care culture: Integrating a palliative approach earlier in illness
By: Kelli Stajduhar BSN, MSN, PhD
University of Victoria School of Nursing

Children and youth: Using play therapy
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Hospice Calgary

Chronic disease management and palliative care
By: Irene Higginson PhD
King's College London

Communication with adolescent and young adult patients
By: Chris Feudtner MD, PHD, MPH
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Conversations at the bedside: Can my loved one still hear me?
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