The congress, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, is taking place between 9 and 12 September at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal.
Presented by Palliative Care McGill, McGill University, this biennial congress has grown to become one of the premier international events in palliative care.
In addition to inspiring speakers and indepth seminars, the congress will feature over 250 workshops, proffered papers, research forums and special seminars, as well as 300 poster presentations.
And to complement the scientific programme, this year will include exciting social events, increased networking opportunities and morning self-care activities, as well as a retrospective of images and memorabilia from past congresses.
Speakers include:
- Stephen Lewis, Canada
- Tanguy Châtel, France
- David Eidelman, Canada
- Nicole Poirier, Canada
- Irene Higginson, United Kingdom
- Carlo Leget, The Netherlands
- Sheldon Solomon, United States
- Bernard Lapointe, Canada.
Seminars will cover:
- whole person care for persons with cognitive impairment
- nursing patients at the end of life: educating, supporting, innovating
- paediatric palliative care
- clinical master class on non malignant disease and the patient with multiple comorbidities
- pharmacotherapy and palliative care
- fundamentals of palliative care nursing
- measuring performance in palliative care.
Visit the congress website for further details and to register.
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