Tools for Practice

Presntation by Susan Blacker, RSW, MSW at the NICE (National Institute for the Care of the Elderly) Knowledge Exchange Conference 2012.

Palliative Approach to Care Early Identification Tool. 1-page checklist document. Developed by the Island Health Palliative and End of Life...

Free online outreach guides for health care providers to enhance access and palliative care in these diverse communities.

The author discusses the challenges he experienced when caring for a terminally ill family member. Very practical suggestions for health...

This book provides clinical guidance for health care providers on various end-of-life symptoms, grief and bereavement, communication, and predicting prognosis.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis share stories about living with serious illness and grief in over 170 short video clips....

This pocket card is a companion to the framework, "Just Ask: a conversation guide for goals of care discussions". It...

This booklet helps health care providers engage in conversations with patients about illness, prognosis and goals of care. Specific conversations...

This E-book, based on nursing research, offer strategies to help nurses talk with patients and families about their needs, hopes,...

Long Term Care Conversation Guide for Nurses and Social Workers. Developed by the Island Health Palliative and End of Life...