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Olivia Virag BA Research Project Coordinator McMaster University; Sharon Kaasalainen RN, PhD Co-Principle Investigator McMaster University et al.

... to grievers in Oregon because the responsibility of administering the prescription falls on a trained healthcare worker, rather than on the loved one. This is an area for future research. It is also important...

... and goals (Rodin, 2009). This process of self-reflection can be difficult and sometimes painful, but has the potential to lead to positive change (Hefferon et. al., 2009). Some researchers have described...

... and support staff who also grieve the death of residents in their care. Teams often start by brainstorming a “wish list” of ways they can improve the palliative care your facility provides. To help prioritize...

... nurse in a rural area. A five-year-old boy in our small town has recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour. He is expected to live only a couple months. I have never cared for a child with a terminal...

... so when faced with having to start that difficult discussion, many feel lost, worried and uncertain about how to begin. To complicate matters, all patients have their own coping and communication styles,...

... spirituality as an important aspect of palliative care. However, we do not have regular chaplain services in our program and so it often gets neglected. How can we broach spiritual issues with patients?

... ask me to pray with them. How do I support them in their religious beliefs and practices while maintaining my own integrity?

... issues and the need for spiritual sensitivity do arise. Health care providers may feel uncertain when trying to respond to the spiritual needs of patients from traditions other than their own. It is tempting...

... help patients draw on their spiritual and religious resources. However, they may feel uncertain about how to do this when a patient’s religion is unfamiliar. A good place to begin is by gathering appropriate...