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Defining consensus norms for palliative care of people with intellectual disabilities in Europe Defining consensus norms for palliative care of people with intellectual disabilities in Europe, using Delphi methods: A...

A Framework to Guide Policy and Program Development for Palliative Care in First Nations Communities Improving End-of-Life Care in First Nations Communities: Equitable Access to Culturally Relevant End-of-Life Care The research team, led by Dr. Mary Lou Kelley, Lakehead University, would like to acknowledge and thank the four First Nations...

Geriatric Palliative Care Palliative care is the best approach to the care of chronically ill and frail elderly because of its focus on quality of...

Homelessness and end of life care Practical information and tools to support the needs of homeless people who are approaching the end of life, and those who...

Improving End-of-Life Care in First Nations Communities The research team, led by Dr. Mary Lou Kelley, Lakehead University, would like to acknowledge and thank the four First Nations...

Indigenous Cultural Competency (ICC) Online Training Program This website includes information about the ICC training program. You will be able to register for and log into the core...

Indigenous Voices First Nations, Inuit and Métis share stories about living with serious illness and grief in over 170 short video clips. Indigenous...

Inuit & Cancer Fact Sheets This series of fact sheets is intended to inform decision-makers, advisors and health care providers about the unique cancer...

LGBT End-of-Life Conversations A website dedicated to fostering effective communication, create community and facilitate care for lesbian, gay, bisexual...

LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Guide to Transforming Professional Practice This book provides information for all health care professionals (nursing, physicians, spiritual care, social work etc.)...