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:
General >, Long-Term Care >, and Pediatric >

Communication Tools

Effective communication is one of the foundational concepts that guides hospice palliative care (HPC). This fosters positive outcomes such as addressing individual/family palliative care issues [...]

By Denise Eppel

In Tip of the Month

Posted April 1, 2023

Accessing Evidence-Informed Palliative Care Resources

As palliative healthcare providers, having access to evidence-informed resources is critical for several reasons: Ensuring high-quality care: Evidence-informed resources enable healthcare [...]

By Denise Eppel

In Tip of the Month

Posted March 1, 2023

Dyspnea: What’s Happening

The act of breathing (simplified) happens in two simultaneous processes: The brain asks the body to breathe The body, if able, responds to that request by breathing Normally, when there is a [...]