/palliativecare/articles/rss en /palliativecare/article/message-chair-february-2025 A few things on my mind. The beauty of this winter – white snow is falling gently outside my window as I write – provides a stunning contrast and perhaps an apt metaphor for the experiences of those we care for and the potential in our work. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:40:34 +0000 Justin Sanders 1730 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/not-just-what-we-do-how-we-do-it-creating-equity-oriented-palliative-care <p>The <a href="https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/en/what-we-do/all-programs/improving-equity-in-access-to-palliative-care/">“Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care” (IEAPC)</a> initiative is a uniquely Canadian collaborative supported by <a href="https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/en/">Healthcare Excellence Canada</a> and the <a href="https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/">Canadian Partnership Against Cancer</a>.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:09:04 +0000 Devon Phillips 1740 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/quantum-gravity-interview-artist-stephen-andrews <p><a href="https://stephenandrewsartist.com/">Stephen Andrews</a> is a Canadian painter whose work explores science, technology, memory and loss. Stephen was diagnosed with AIDS in 1984, when he was 28 years old. And while he survived the pandemic, his partner and countless friends did not. We sat down for an interview in his shaded, lush garden, facing tufts of sun-drenched grasses growing from the green roof of his studio, sprouting forth like the ideas tumbling from his head. Before I could even turn on the recorder, Stephen began, seeming to anticipate every question I had.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:42:59 +0000 Elle Flanders 1738 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/advancing-excellence-social-work-practice-putting-research-action <p>This is the second edition of the very popular <a href="https://www.mipcc2024.ca/october-16th">all-day seminar focused on the latest innovations in palliative care social work</a>. Headed by a stellar planning committee (Patrick Durivage, Susan Blacker, Vivian Myron, Shirley Otis-Green, Zelda Freitas) learners can expect five sessions addressing social justice and advocacy, best practices in education and training, effective communication, sustainability and shifting the paradigm around burnout.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:35:03 +0000 Devon Phillips 1736 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/responding-conflict-related-suffering-through-palliative-care <p><b>Emily Adam (EA): Could you give an overview of the panel you will be chairing at the Congress in October?</b></p> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:12:36 +0000 Emily Adam, Specialist Trainee Registrar in Palliative Medicine, UK 1734 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/sheila-kussner-force-nature-great-leader-1931-2024 <p></p><div class="image-caption-container rt"><img alt="Sheila Kussner " height="232" width="320" style="float: right;" class="media-element file-large rt" src="/palliativecare/files/palliativecare/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/sheila_kussner.png?itok=IC2OF4TY" /><div class="image-caption">Sheila Kussner 1931-2024</div></div>The phone rings at 10:00pm. That’s not late per se, but I am at my mother’s house and it seems a little surprising for a 70-something to get a call that late! Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:58:38 +0000 Elle Flanders 1732 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/music-hold-connect-and-sustain-end-life <p>Dan Goldman together with Stefanie Blain-Moraes will serve as plenary speakers for an exciting and innovative session entitled Music and Connection, at the <a href="https://www.mipcc2024.ca/home">9I��������� International Palliative Care Congress</a>, Oct 15-18, 2024. Dan Goldman works as a music therapist and bereavement support group facilitator at the <a href="https://residencesoinspalliatifs.ca/en/">Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence</a> in Montreal, Quebec.</p> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:54:15 +0000 Devon Phillips, Program Manager, Palliative Care 9I��������� 1728 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/assisted-lab-living-archive-medically-assisted-dying <p>Assisted Lab is a research group based at the University of St Gallen, Switzerland, with university affiliates in Canada, the UK, and the Netherlands. It investigates cultural productions, including film, texts and other media that influence legal and political processes around medically assisted dying.</p> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:42:00 +0000 Devon Phillips 1726 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/towards-equity-and-justice-oriented-palliative-care <p>Drs Kim Acquaviva and Naheed Dosani will be teaming up at the <a href="https://www.mipcc2024.ca/home">9I��������� International Palliative Care Congress</a> for a passionate and insightful discussion on equity-oriented and justice-oriented palliative care.</p> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:22:12 +0000 Emily Adam, Specialist Trainee Registrar in Palliative Medicine, UK 1724 at /palliativecare /palliativecare/article/role-compassionate-communities-grief-and-bereavement <p>While the Compassionate Community approach is global, Canada and the province of British Columbia in particular have been early and inspired adopters.</p> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:54:03 +0000 Devon Phillips 1722 at /palliativecare