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Dying in the Land of Enchantment: A Doctor’s Journey

In his quest to be the best palliative care physician he could be, Giddings participates in the “Being With Dying”...

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Little Stars: Accomplishing the Extraordinary in the Face of Serious Illness

Little Stars tells the surprisingly life-affirming stories of young people living with life-limiting illnesses. Against the odds these youngsters are...

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Palliative Care and Universal Health Coverage Fact Sheet

Fact sheet on Universal Health Coverage and palliative care developed by WHPCA, IAHPC and ICPCN, based on the findings of...

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Volunteers in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Handbook for Volunteer Service Managers

Provides comprehensive, practical guidance on the responsibilities of those who lead, coordinate, and manage volunteers in small hospices, large specialist...

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Recent progress in the palliation of dementia

Dementia is an incurable and increasingly prevelent condition.  The palliative care needs of patients with dementia are often poorly...

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Health and the Human Spirit: Shaping the Direction of Spiritual Health Care in Manitoba

This strategic plan is in response to the growing awareness that spirituality, or the way a person searches for and...

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Impact of death and dying on the personal lives and practices of palliative and hospice care professionals

Published Dec 6, 2010 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Available on line - open access.

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Living and dying with dignity: The best practice guide to end-of-life care for people with a learning disability

There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. They are among the most excluded and disadvantaged...

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Communicating End-of-Life Care Wishes With Clinicians and Family

This article includes helpful information to consider when speaking with health care providers about your end of life care wishes...

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Home Care Knowledge Network

The Home Care Knowledge Network is a website with a wealth of information on home care delivery. Supportive resources, tools...

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