17th Annual Michael Garron Hospital Palliative Care Symposium

17th Annual Michael Garron Hospital Palliative Care Symposium

Join us at the MGH Palliative Care Symposium for a day of learning and networking on October 24th!

Date and time

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM EDT

Location

Precious Blood Parish

1737 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, ON M1R 2X7 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM

Registration

8:15 AM - 8:35 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:35 AM - 9:35 AM

The Waiting Room Revolution: 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis

Dr. Samantha Winemaker

Dr. Winemaker is the co-author of the new book ‘Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest’ and co-host of the podcast ‘The Waiting Room Revolution,’ which are designed to empower patients and families fac...

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Advance Care Planning

Dr. Nadia Incardona

Dr. Incardona is an Emergency physician at Michael Garron Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. She has a Masters of Health Science in Bioethics fr...

10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Refreshment Break

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Patient and Family Experience

11:20 AM - 11:45 PM

Pre-lunch game

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch and Networking

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Palliative Care in Chronic Lung Disease

Dr. Rebecca Colman

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Palliative Care Rounds- Bystander to Suffering: the Weight of Bearing Witness

Three MGH staff panelists will share the emotional impact of bearing witness to suffering with opportunities for discussion.

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Refreshment Break

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Innovation in Palliative Care

Anita Roopani and Dr. Ramona Joshi

Implementing the Model of Care: Enhancing Palliative Care in Ontario - Anita will discuss a provincial initiative to enhance palliative care across Ontario. ...

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Closing Remarks and Raffle Prizes

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

Join us for an enlightening and impactful day at the 17th Annual Michael Garron Hospital Palliative Care Symposium (formerly the Oncology Palliative Care Education Day), where we delve into palliative care across the spectrum of serious illness. As an in-person event October 24th, this symposium will bring together experts in palliative care to share their expertise and insights.

This event is ideal for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with serious illnesses, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers interested in enhancing their understanding and application of palliative care. We also welcome students and our valued volunteers to join at a special rate.

Topics will include:

  • Early introduction of palliative care in serious illness
  • Advance Care Planning
  • Palliative Care in Chronic Lung Disease
  • Enhancing Palliative Care access in our East Toronto community

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Organized by

MGH Palliative Care Symposium Committee
Early bird discount