Tip of the Month

In the dynamic landscape of palliative care, cultural competency is essential in providing a safe atmosphere for patients and their families who may have troubling experiences within the [...]

Pruritus, or itch, is not the most common symptom experienced by persons benefiting from a palliative approach to care; however, when it happens – especially in a chronic way, it can cause [...]

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Healthcare providers may use the term “frail” or “frailty” to describe a patient’s condition.  Our familiarity with using the term should not be mistaken for accuracy of what is being described.  [...]

Suffering is a universal concept that all humans face regardless of their individual differences, and they experience it for various reasons and at differing intensity levels – it is often [...]

In the spirit of Harvey Chochinov’s emphasis on reminding patients they matter, this month’s tip revolves around fostering a deeper connection with patients. Background Harvey [...]

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (2013) indicates that “hospice palliative care is appropriate for any person and/or family living with or at risk of developing a life-threatening [...]

Providing high quality palliative care to individuals and their loved ones involves all members of the team actively identifying and addressing patient symptoms in a timely manner. All healthcare [...]

Resiliency is defined as “the ability to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties. To be resilient is an important skill that will assist you in triumphing over challenges, whether it is [...]

The Platinum Rule is a concept that emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting others’ preferences, needs, and perspectives, when we interact with them. It goes beyond the [...]