23rd International Congress on
Palliative Care
October 18 - 21, 2022
Palais des Congrès, Montréal, Canada
Why attend?
to share experiences and exchange ideas with fellow palliative caregivers from 60 countries, representing all disciplines – nurses, physicians, social workers, researchers, educators, administrators, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, music and art therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, pastoral caregivers, volunteers…
to meet trail blazers and innovators from around the world
the in-depth workshops and seminars covering all aspects of end-of-life care
the opportunities for thoughtful interaction
the 3 Rs: Re-energize, Rejuvenate, Replenish
Inspiring Plenaries
Caring and Impermanence
Keynote Speaker to be Confirmed
Sunita Puri
Medical Director of Palliative Medicine at the Keck Hospital and Norris Cancer Center of the University of Southern California, Author of That Good Night.
The Public Face of Palliative Care (The Brand We Want to Be Known by)
Ira Byock
MD, Acclaimed author, Founder and chief medical officer of the Institute for Human Caring at Providence St. Joseph Health, California, USA
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Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Hsien Seow
Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology, McMaster University.
Samantha Winemaker
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, in the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University.
Care in the Wake of the Pandemic
Éric Fiat
Assistant Director, Laboratoire
Interdisciplinaire d'étude du politique /
Hannah Arendt, Université de Paris-Est,
Marne la Vallée, France
Christian Ntizimira
Palliative Care Physician;
City Manager, Kigali, City Cancer Challenge
Foundation; Founder Member, Rwanda
Palliative Care and Hospice Organisation,
Kigali, Rwanda
Palliative Care Looking Forward
Lucas Morin
Department of Medical
Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Aging
Research Center, Karolinska Institutet,
Stockholm, Sweden
Anna Collins
Research Fellow; Head,
Public Health & Health Services Research –
Palliative Medicine Research Group,
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, University
of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Cory Andrew Labrecque
Associate Professor
of Theological Ethics and Bioethics; Chair of
Educational Leadership in the Ethics of Life;
Director of Applied Ethics in the Faculty of
Theology and Religious Studies, Université
Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
What's been said...
“This conference "centers me" and shows me there is hope for humanity.”
“What a self nourishing and compassionate reframing of what we all do.”
“There is the utmost respect for all disciplines and their contributions.”
“The balance of science and inspiration”
"Enjoyed the mix of very down-to-earth talks I can immediately apply with presentations that opened new perspectives."
“I keep thinking about the energy of the Congress!"
ALL-DAY SEMINARS
CLINICAL MASTER CLASS
Management of End-Stage Non Cancer
Diseases and Palliative Approach to
Frailty in the Elderly
- Nathan Goldstein, Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Amanda Brisebois, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Paige Moorhouse, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Romayne Gallagher, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Mary Lynn McPherson, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, US
PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE
Re-thinking the “Care” in Pediatric Palliative
Care –
An Interprofessional Examination of “Care” Through Research and Practice
An Interprofessional Examination of “Care” Through Research and Practice
- Kimberley Widger, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mary Ellen MacDonald, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Richard Hain, All-Wales Paediatric Palliative Care Network, Wales, UK
- Camara van Breeman, Canuck Place Children's Hospice, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Pamela Hinds, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC, USA
NURSING DAY
Is It Time to Retire the Angel Metaphor?
Reflections on Knowledge and Skill in Caregiving Work
Reflections on Knowledge and Skill in Caregiving Work
- Mike Villeneuve, Canadian Nurses Association, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Kelli Stajduhar, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Jamie Penner, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Elizabeth Peter, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Theresa Brown, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
Know Thyself: A Whole Person Care
Self-reflective Journey
- Tom Hutchinson, McGill Program in Whole Person Care, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Edvin Schei, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES:
Topic and speakers to be announced later
THE TERESA DELLAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SEMINAR
Caregiving, Community, Advocacy and Volunteers
- The Honourable Sharon Carstairs, PC, CM, Former Senator, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Shelly Cory, Canadian Virtual Hospice, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Naheed Dosani, PEACH, Inner City Health Associates, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Pamela Grassau, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Suzanne O'Brien, Council on Palliative Care, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Holly Prince, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
- Isabelle Szasz, Caregiver, Montréal, QC, Canada
- West Island Palliative Care Residence, Kirkland, QC, Canada
SPECIAL SEMINARS & SYMPOSIA
Palliative Care Nursing
Making a Difference: Critical Reflections
on the Nursing Role in Palliative Care for
Diverse Populations
- Nikki Johnston, Clare Holland House, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, Canberra, Australia
- Kelli Stajduhar, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Stephanie Avery, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Brandi Vanderspank-Wright, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Mary Ann Murray, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON, Canada
PHARMACOTHERAPY
Best Practices for the Relief of Mental and Physical Suffering
Management of depression; psychotropic meds;
antipsychotics and delirium; medication tips; new drugs;
update on pain and symptom management
Management of depression; psychotropic meds;
antipsychotics and delirium; medication tips; new drugs;
update on pain and symptom management
- Mary Lynn McPherson, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Soham Rej, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Dominique Elie, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- and other speakers (TBC)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Studying Compassionate Communities
- Libby Sallnow, St Christopher’s Hospice, and Central and North West NHS Trust, London, UK
- Kelli Stajduhar, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Debbie Horsfall, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
PSYCHOTHERAPY IN PALLIATIVE CARE
Constructive Approaches for Accompanying
Patients and Families at the End of Life
- Johanne de Montigny, Psychologist, and Christopher MacKinnon, Psychologist, Montréal, QC, Canada
SCIENTIFIC DAY OF THE RQSPAL
(Québec
Palliative and End-of-Life Care Research Network)
A day of reports on the advancement of
research being carried out by RQSPAL
members on palliative and end-of-life care
in Québec.
INTRODUCTION to Palliative Care
For generalist healthcare professionals working in
home care, long-term care and hospital, who wish to improve basic elements required to provide quality
palliative and end-of-life care.
Topics to be explored:
Topics to be explored:
- Recognizing and caring for the imminently dying person;
- Dispelling common myths and improving communication;
- Advanced care planning;
- Caring for caregivers and ourselves.
SYMPOSIUM
The End of "Natural Death"?
Impact of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) on Palliative Care
Impact of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) on Palliative Care
- Anna Towers, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada
- James Downar, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Leonie Herx, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- Golda Tradounsky, Mount Sinaï Hospital, Côte Saint-Luc, QC, Canada
Plus ...
- RESEARCH FORA
- EXHIBITS
- STUDENT FORUM
- TRAINEE POSTER AWARDS
- and over 250 oral presentations and 450 posters ...
Taking Care of YOU!
Caring for ourselves is key to being
able to care for others. The Congress
offers many opportunities to restore
our inner tranquility and help us achieve
a sense of well-being.
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Welcome Reception Self-Care Activities Moments for Introspection Live Music |
Reflections Memorial Service Networking Lunches Thursday Evening Social Event |
Make Connections
Reconnect with old friends and colleagues and meet new acquaintances from over 60 countries who share your passion and vision for advancing the goals of palliative care.
OUR KIND SPONSORS
Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians
Canadian Virtual Hospice