5 Days in Palliative Care

June 15-19, 2009Bagnall Lodge Conference Center

Canterbury Hills, Ancaster, Ontario

ObjectivesBy attending this program you will have an opportunity to:• Learn more about assessing and managing physical,

emotional, social and spiritual distress• Enhance collaborative practice skills in a retreat-like

setting• Forge new inter-professional relationships• Deepen awareness of interdisciplinary practice

Target AudienceHealth Care Professionals who are working and providing Hospice/Palliative End of Life Care:

• Physicians • Clergy/Pastoral Care • Nurses • Allied Health Professionals • Social Workers

PLANNING COMMITTEE:Nadia Plach, MD, PhD, CCFP, FCFP, CHAIRAssociate Professor, Deptartment of Family Medicine and Palliative Care Consultant McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital and Halton Community, Hamilton and Burlington, ON

Maryann Kovljenic, R.S.W.Social Worker, Palliative ProgramSt. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton, ON

Elizabeth Latimer, MD, CCFP, FCFPProfessor, Department of Family Medicine andPalliative Care Consultant PhysicianMcMaster University and Hamilton Health SciencesHamilton, ON

Kathleen Willison, RN, MSc, CHPCN(C)Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care,St. Josephs's Healthcare Hamilton,Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Nursing,Associate Member, Division of Palliative Care,Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University

Sheilah LaffanProgram AdministratorContinuing Health Sciences EducationFaculty of Health SciencesMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON

MORE INFORMATION:SINEAD IRVINE Conference CoordinatorContinuing Health Sciences EducationMcMaster University, MDCL 35101200 Main Street WestHamilton, ON L8N 3Z5Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. # 22990Fax: 905-572-7099Email: irvine@mcmaster.cawww.fhs.mcmaster.ca/conted/

An In Depth Learning Experience

Sample Topics Each Day

TESTIMONIALS“Great to interact with colleagues

struggling with the same issues”

“This has been so therapeutic physically, mentally,

professionally and socially”

“Excellent content. Wonderful work. Fabulous organization”

Monday, June 15, 2009

Philosophy in Hospice Palliative Care

◆ Philosophy of Hospice Palliative Care

◆ Caring for Patients and Families- What are their needs and how can we help

◆ Fostering Dignity

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

A Pot Pourri of Care

◆ Palliative Care Emergencies◆ Management of G.I. Symptoms◆ Easing Fatigue◆ Ethics in End of Life Care◆ The Role of Herbal Therapies◆ Truth with Tenderness◆ Challenges in Communication◆ Feeding and Hydration at End

of Life

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Pain Relief

◆ Management of Pain in Hospice Palliative Care

◆ Role of Chemotherapy◆ Radiation Therapy◆ Anesthesiology and Pain

Management◆ Contribution of the Pharmacist◆ Challenges in Pain Management

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Emotional Care and Symptom Relief

◆ Management of Dyspnea◆ Psychological and Emotional Care◆ Children and Grief◆ Gift of Life-The Role of Organ

Donation in Hospice Palliative Care◆ Interprofessional Roles in Patient

and Family Care

Friday, June 19, 2009

Our Community of Care

◆ Funeral Planning◆ Bereavement Care◆ Managing Care at Home◆ Legal Issues◆ Inspirational Farewell

*Program subject to change

General Information

FOR FAMILY PHYSICIANSThe Ontario Ministry of Health has allocated funds to McMaster University to provide a Palliative Care Educational Program for Family Physicians which will:• Enhance skills and knowledge in maximizing the

quality of life of palliative care recipients;• Recognize the primacy of care recipients and their

families; and• Facilitate and mobilize the development of

community support networksPhysicians from Hamilton-Wentworth, Brant County,Halton-Peel, Mississauga, Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin, Haldimond-Norfolk, and Niagara Regions who are interested in participating, may qualify for funding for:1. The registration fee for the Five Days in Palliative

Care Program2. The registration fee for a week long practicum with

the Palliative Care Team at a Hamilton Hospital3. There are also some funds available for participating

physicians who may require practice replacement costsPlease contact Diane Gauthier for more information at gauthier@mcmaster.caPhysicians outside of the above stated areas are welcome to attend the program and should apply to their local Long Term Care Office for funding.

FORMATCombination of lectures and small group workshops in an informal, comfortable, retreat like setting. Present-ers and resource leaders will include specialists in Palliative Care, Ethics, Law, Social Work, Theology, Oncology & others.

LIABILITYContinuing Health Sciences Education (CHSE) herebyassumes no liability for any claims, personal injury, or damage• To any individual attending this conference.• That may result from the use of technologies,

program, products and/or services at this conference.• That may arise out of, or during this conference.

DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTSOF INTERESTIn keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers and planning committee members participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material. Disclosure may be done verbally or using a slide prior to the speaker’s presentation.

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONBagnall Lodge Conference Centre is set in a 72 acrecountry retreat called Canterbury Hills, a small conference facility in the Dundas Valley. This property is designated by the United Nations as a World Biosphere Preserve, one of only seven in the world.There is lodge style accommodation available.

1-800-463-3193www.canterburyhills.ca

STUDY CREDITSAs an organization accredited to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for Physicians, by both the Com-mittee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medi-cal Education of the United States, the Continuing Education Program in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University designates this educational program as meeting the criteria for:The College of Family Physicians of Canada This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited for 28.75 MAINPRO-M1 credits.The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaThis educational event is approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physi-cians and Surgeons of Canada, for a maximum of 28.75 hours. American Medical Association PRA Category 1This educational program is designated for a maximum of 28.75 hours for participants in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity

Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

CANCELLATION POLICYThe University reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient registration or circumstances beyond our control. Cancellations received up until June 1st 2009 will be refunded less a 25% administra-tive fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date.

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REGISTRATION FEE $550Fee includes USB key of resource material, refreshment breaks, and lunch on each day.

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