Resources

BC Cancer helps those living with or affected by cancer to cope with the physical, practical, emotional and psychological aspects...

Dr. Ira Byock, one of the foremost palliative-care physicians in the United States iluminates one of the most important and...

This website contains: a short video on advance care planning by Dr Mike Harlos, Medical Director, Winnipeg's Palliative Care Program;...

A resource for patients on talking about advance care planning with the health care team and documenting your plan.

The American National Institute on Aging has produced this helpful guide to help you to improve your communication with your...

Facing Death (Frontline documentary)
PBS Broadcast "Facing Death" - Available to view on-line

This documentary takes a closer look at today's complicated end-of-life...

Designed to help those facing any health-related and/or social decisions. It can help people assess their decision making needs, plan the...

A website dedicated to fostering effective communication, create community and facilitate care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons at...

This booklet gives easy to understand information about the risks and benefits of mechanical ventilation to assist patients and families...

Under Quebec civil law, the mandate in case of inability (or incapacity) is broader than the advanced directives for consent...