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Swallowing problems in degenerative brain diseases
Swallowing problems in degenerative brain diseases People who have degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, other... read more...
Posted: June 17, 2013
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: Is it Really What you Want?
Case Study: The son stopped me at the elevator. “I have to speak to you seriously. Do you have a minute?” He had been a previous... read more...
Posted: June 17, 2013
The Making of Ed’s Story – The Dragon Chronicles
Despite recent growth in Palliative Care education and research, there remains a paucity of attention paid to the voice of... read more...
Posted: June 10, 2013
Dying in hospital CBC Podcast
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Posted: June 10, 2013
Larry Librach
Announcing the 2013 Eduardo Bruera Award in Palliative Medicine winner: Dr S. Lawrence (Larry) Librach MD, CCFP, FFCP   On... read more...
Posted: June 10, 2013
When Cancer Spreads to Bone: Spinal Cord Compression
Patient/family handout describing what it is, what are the symptoms and how it is treated. Free online access and downloadable... read more...
Posted: June 04, 2013
Spirituality, Ethics and End of Life Care
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Posted: June 03, 2013
Understanding Brain Metastases: Treatment Options and Guidelines
This webinar from the Brain Tumour Foundation discusses the various treatment options for people with brain metastases. read more...
Posted: May 31, 2013
Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network
This site is intended as a resource for current research, news, events and information about dementia. The CDKTN is a national... read more...
Posted: May 31, 2013
Completing the Circle
Completing the circle: End of life with, by, and for aboriginal families provides information on culturally sensitive approaches... read more...
Posted: May 27, 2013
Canadian Integrative Network for Death Education and Alternatives
CINDEA provides education and resources throughout the 'Pan-death' process (before, during, after death). Information about... read more...
Posted: May 23, 2013
Cancer and Advance Care Planning: Tips for Oncology Professionals
This tool for oncology professionals provides practical suggestions for when to have the discussion, with specific conversation... read more...
Posted: May 17, 2013
Cancer and Advance Care Planning
This tool for patients and families describes the process of advance care planning and why it is important; issues to consider... read more...
Posted: May 17, 2013
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