Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

If you have a favourite palliative care resource that doesn't appear here, suggest a resource below.

Health care directives - see Advanced care planning
Advance Care Planning Workbook
Workbook for individuals and families, funded by Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. read more...
British Columbia - Advanced Health Directives
This website provides key information related to advance health care planning in British Columbia including a downloadable... read more...
British Columbia (Vancouver Island Health Authority) - My Wishes for Future Health Care Information Package
This information package is a resource to patients and families as a way to engage in a conversation about your future health... read more...
End-of-life care: How you can help stressed surrogates
Family members who make life-or-death decisions for loved ones are at high risk for anxiety and depression. This article... read more...
Just Talk About It
Research shows that when hard decisions need to be made, patients and their loved ones have an easier time if they have discussed... read more...
Letting Go: What Should Medicine Do When It Can't Save Your Life?
Article written by a physician which highlights many common end-of-life issues. read more...
Nova Scotia - It's in Your Hands: Legal Information for Seniors and Their Families
Concise and informative guide addresses important topics including Guardianship, Wills, Funeral Planning, Power of Attorney,... read more...