Inspiring. Forward Thinking. Food for Thought.
Allan Kellehear. 2013. Compassionate communities: end-of-life care as everyone’s Responsibility.Q J Med 2013; 106:1071–1075.
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Bonnie Tompkins. 2018. Compassionate Communities in Canada (“Compassionate Communities in
Canada: it is everyone’s responsibility.
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Holt-Lunstad J et al. 2015. Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for mortality: a meta-analytic
review. Perspect Psychol Sci. 2015 Mar;10(2):227-37.
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Eman Hassan. 2015. The Public Health Approach to Palliative Care: Principles, Models, and
International Perspectives. View the BC Centre for Palliative Care’s White Paper
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Broadcasts | Podcasts
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White Coat Black Art with Dr. Brian Goldman
What if palliative care was about living better? (26 Minutes)
Feb. 28, 2025
Palliative physician Dr. Samantha Winemaker says her line of work has a branding problem. Instead of thinking of it as "the Grim Reaper service" to be called in at the 11th hour, she says patients benefit from a palliative approach as soon as they're faced with a life-limiting illness. "Dr. Sammy" meets a new patient and his family for the first time - showing how her person-centered care treads the fine line between honesty and hope.
White Coat Black Art with Dr. Brian Goldman
Palliative care isn't just for patients – it's for families (26 Minutes)
Jan 24, 2025
Faced with a life-limiting illness, most Canadians would like to die at home. But only 13% are offered the palliative support to do so, which Dr. Sammy Winemaker wants to change. The palliative home care physician introduces us to the family of patient Shelley McCarthy two years after her death at home from thyroid cancer. They say a palliative approach should be offered early and include everyone.
Understanding Palliative Care
Palliative care is designed to relieve the symptoms and stress associated with living with a serious illness. However, many individuals who could benefit from this support do not access it due to various misunderstandings about what palliative care entails. This presentation will explore the definition of palliative care and the types of support it provides. (Covenant Health Palliative Institute)
https://covenanthealthca.github.io/understanding-palliative-care/story.html
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Bill’s Story: Facing it Together.
What is a Compassionate Community?
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