After learning from CHPCA that “only 16% to 30% of Canadians who die currently have access to or receive hospice palliative and end-of-life care services-depending on where they live in Canada”, AHPCA asked you, our membership, how that statistic applies here in Alberta. The results of the survey were interesting and informative, and a summary… [More…]
CancerChat Canada is offering a new support group
CancerChat Canada is offering a new support group starting September 24, 2013. The group is for cancer patients and survivors (currently in, or post treatment with any diagnosis or stage). If you are aware of patients or caregivers that would benefit from support and stress management with professional group facilitation, please direct them to: Register… [More…]
Palliative care strategy call backed by House of Commons
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Physician-Assisted Death: A look at Belgium and Oregon’s Practices
By CHPCA, March 23, 2015 Canadians are at the forefront of great change regarding how we will conceptualize and implement new legislation to care for our dying citizens. With that in mind, this summary will examine how two other jurisdictions, Belgium and Oregon, with similar legislation enacted previously, have addressed these issues within the framework… [More…]
Understanding and Improving Spiritual Health with Palliative Care Clients and Health Care Providers – CHPCA
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is hosting an online event: Presented by: Rev. Dr. Peter Barnes When: Wednesday October 23rd from 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) Where: Toll-Free Teleconference + Online How: Telephone + Computer Access – Test your computer for compatibility Learning objectives: Describe the spiritual domain total pain/holistic care Describe screening and assessing… [More…]
