Palliative care at its best is holistic, community-centered, and deeply connected to the individual. The McGill Palliative Care Congress reflected those principles. Read about IAHPC members' contributions to the congress. Plus 6 great, innovative ideas.
Q&A on Palliative Medicine's recent thematic issue devoted to primary palliative care by guest editors Scott A. Murray, a former IAHPC board member, and IAHPC Research Advisor Tania Pastrana.
With 1,100 attendees, began with a caregiver's story, to "anchor our discussions in real-world experiences," says Jeff Moat, CEO of Pallium Canada, which organized the event.
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What's New in the IAHPC Calendar
Good News from Malawi New IAHPC member Christopher Mindiera is lead author of a study (n=16) in rural Malawi showing the potential of targeted training of health care workers. A five-day course resulted in a 20% jump in knowledge that was maintained four months later. Patient outcomes also significantly improved in the areas of pain management (from 50% to 80%), symptom control (45% to 75%), and communication.
Congratulations to Dr. Dingle Spence for receiving the Order of Distinction from the Government of Jamaica. This recognition acknowledges her contributions to medicine, particularly in the field of oncology and advocacy for palliative care in cancer and health systems. Dingle, an IAHPC lifetime member and former board member, stated that, “this journey has been fueled by a deep passion for improving health care and ensuring that individuals facing life-threatening illnesses receive the compassionate care they deserve.”
Heart Failure Survey An international survey of health care professionals is underway to understand how palliative care is provided for patients with heart failure. It is five minutes long, anonymous, and you can fill it out here. The survey is part of the Horizon-EU-funded RAPHAEL (Integrating a Palliative Care Approach for Patients with Heart Failure) project.
IAHPC resources
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Advocating for the Rights of Older Persons to Palliative Care is a free access module of IAHPC's Advocacy Course.
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How to Write a Simple Policy Brief is the most recent module of IAHPC's Advocacy Course.
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