Canadian Virtual Hospice

The Canadian Virtual Hospice is committed to connecting Canadians across the country, providing information, data, resources, consultation, and mutual support to everyone with an interest in end-of-life care, regardless of their location or circumstance. The Canadian Virtual Hospice intends to supplement the palliative care provided by trained heal... th care professionals. The goal of palliative care is to help people with life-threatening illness maintain the best possible quality of life, living as fully and as comfortably as possible, while ensuring that their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are being met. The comprehensive nature of palliative care often means drawing upon the expertise of a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, mental health professionals, and spiritual leaders. At the core of palliative care is collaboration among patients, their families, and the team providing care. Patients and family members are an integral part of making care decisions.Read More