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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, [...]

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 [...]

Strategies for Early Identification & Screening Tools Consider the presence of delirium in any patient with advanced disease demonstrating an acute onset of agitation, impaired cognitive [...]

Identification of delirium may be missed for several reasons. Delirium can often be mistaken for uncontrolled pain, anxiety or depression. In the case of opioid-induced delirium, manifestations [...]

Improving foundational knowledge about Indigenous communities is not merely about acquiring information; it’s about fostering a deeper understanding and respect for the rich diversity, [...]

Health Quality Ontario is now part of Ontario Health (OH), an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate our province’s health care system to help ensure [...]

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal motor neuron disease which causes the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. Eventually, those living with ALS will [...]

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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