Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) Consultation Services

Helping to build capacity amongst health care providers in the delivery of Hospice Palliative Care through Consultation, Education and Mentorship.

Consultation

HPC Consultants provide education, mentorship, and linkages to palliative care resources across the continuum of care. Learn more >

Education

Increase expertise at all levels of care and scope of practice. Certificates issued upon successful completion of courses. Learn more >

Resources

A compilation of evidence informed tools, resources and best practice guidelines for health professionals. Learn more:
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Hospice Residence and Palliative Care Unit Bed Eligibility in Waterloo Wellington

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Understanding Total Pain: A Holistic Approach to Pain Management

Total pain is a comprehensive concept that encompasses not only the physical experience of pain but also the emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions that affect a person’s overall well-being, [...]

By Denise Eppel

In Tip of the Month

Posted November 1, 2024

Navigating Sensitive Conversations

As health professionals, from time to time we have conversations with patients, families or coworkers that are sensitive in nature. Not all sensitive conversations are about breaking bad news, [...]

By Denise Eppel

In Tip of the Month

Posted October 1, 2024

Hypercalcemia

Definition Serum calcium (corrected) greater than 2.65 mmol/L. 2 Formula Corrected calcium = measured calcium mmol/L + [(40-serum albumin g/L) x 0.02] 3 Hypercalcemia is the most frequent [...]