Tag: palliative-care
Parents pen book to help children facing death
Saying goodbye to a dying child may be the hardest thing in the world. It’s even harder when you can’t...
Delivering palliative care to children at home
A family’s story Rylee was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia at 18 months old....
End of life decisions: Signing a DNR or AND order
When you or a loved one are near the end of life, it's important to know your options regarding care. Learn when to consider signing a DNR and AND order.
Ticats fan in palliative care honoured by team
Bill Hrasko is the definition of a loyal fan. He's been a season ticket holder with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats since 1952--more than three quarters...
Supporting nurses to provide palliative care
Providing palliative care services alongside disease specific treatment can improve the quality of a person’s life. The Palliative Care Nursing Practice Committee at HHS is making that happen...
Quality of life vs. prolonged life
Dr. John You is leading a new three-year national study aimed to address earlier and better conversations between patients with a serious illness, their families and health-care teams...
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