Compassionate Care Continuum: Addressing Ageism and Ableism in Pediatric and LTC Palliative Care

This was an enlightening 1-hour webinar where we dove into the intricate world of palliative care in both pediatric and long-term care settings. This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced when caring for young and older individuals with life-limiting illnesses, shedding light on the often-overlooked issues of ageism, ableism, and other ethical dilemmas.
Presenters:
Dr. Amit Arya, MD CCFP (PC), FCFP
Dr. Stephanie Van Zanten, MD, FRCPC
This webinar is brought to you by the Palliative Care ECHO Project.
More about The Palliative Care ECHO Project:
The Palliative Care ECHO Project is a 5-year national initiative to cultivate communities of practice and establish continuous professional development among health care providers across Canada who care for patients with life-limiting illness. Led by Pallium Canada and partners from across Canada, the Project will deliver a continuous learning journey for health care providers to build local capacity to provide a palliative care approach to patients and their families.
Stay connected to the Palliative Care ECHO Project: www.echopalliative.com