Building Compassionate Communities in Palliative Care

“Stone by stone” For any person interested in strengthening social connections in our communities to support those at the end of their life and their families.

4 PD hours

Description

Dying, like birth, is a human event that everyone has to go through. Therefore, care of the dying is everyone’s business. Health professionals can ease and support this process knowing that it belongs with families in communities.

What is a meaningful death?
How do we encourage others to live without a cure?
What to expect at the end of life?
What is needed and what helps people at this time
Preparing for our own death. What legacy do we want to leave behind?

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