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Grieving during COVID-19 topics article on the Canadian Virtual Hospice
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Article written by Lisa Robison MSW, RSW for the Canadian Virtual Hospice about supporting children through serious illness and grieving during COVID-19
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is swelling of the belly? Belly swelling The belly is the area of the body that includes all the digestive organs – stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver,...
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By: Canadian Virtual Hospice Team Unfortunately, many myths and misunderstandings about opioids prevent people from receiving adequate pain control. This article discusses some of these concerns. Won’ t...
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is nausea and vomiting? Nausea Nausea is a sick or uncomfortable feeling in the stomach, often described as an urge to vomit or throw up. Some people describe...
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team Consider the following Take only the amount of medication that has been prescribed. If you have concerns about the medication or its dosage, talk with your healthcare...
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is shortness of breath? “ Air hunger” The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea . This has been defined as “ an uncomfortable awareness...
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... Tell the Children: Preparing Children for the Death of Someone Close to Them | Topics | Canadian Virtual Hospice
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To fill a national gap in accessible, trusted resources, Canadian Virtual Hospice and our National MAiD Working Group are pleased to launch a suite of tools for the public and people working in healthcare.
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team As serious illness progresses or as the body weakens with age (which may include multiple diseases), changes are common. These changes can affect how a person’ s...