Challenging Issues Panel
September 21st, 2019
13:45 — 15:15
THE ROLE OF HPC IN COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: CURRENT REALITIES AND FUTURE NEEDS
Moderator:
Wendy Wainwright, Victoria Hospice (retired)
Speakers:
- Marney Thompson, Victoria Hospice
- Teresa Dellar, West Island Palliative Care Residence
Description:
Hospice Palliative Care programs have traditionally provided grief and bereavement services to support family and friends of the patients they serve. However, in most communities, these programs are also addressing the bereavement needs of their broader community. Often the circumstances of death and the bereavement needs of this broader community are different. For example, people could be bereaved following traumatic or unexpected deaths such as drug overdoses, suicide, homicide and accidents. MAiD has added another layer of complexity for those providing bereavement support. This panel will explore some of the differences in caring for these populations; raising questions about program mandate and capacity and clinical expertise and best practice.
Learning Objectives:
- TBD