Palliative care at the World Health Assembly
EAPC Blog
Lukas Radbruch, Chair of the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC), reports from the 67th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, and explains why it’s an exciting place to be right now.
Swiss organisation extends assisted suicide to elderly
Medical XPress
A Swiss assisted suicide group has expanded its services to help elderly patients who are sick but not terminally ill end their lives.
‘Dying with dignity’ bill restored by new Quebec government
CBC News
Parties unanimously support bringing back the end of life care bill that was stalled due to spring election.
Narrative matters, the next chapter
Health Affairs blog
Amy Berman reflects on ‘Living life in my own way’.
Duquesne, Allegheny Health Network develop app to ease patient pain
US- Biz Journal
A mobile app ‘Pallative care fast facts’ is a reference for healthcare providers.
Access to palliative care in critical care settings – call to action
ehospice USA
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has issued a call to action for palliative care in critical care settings.
Putting ‘Memory First’ and bringing dementia care closer to home
ehospice UK
The dementia support scheme ‘Memory First’ is revolutionising care by bringing specialised services directly to patients’ door.
The ambulance
ehospice Australia
Kathleen Wurth tells a moving story about a visit to a palliative care patient.
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