The Platinum Rule: A Guide to Compassionate Caregiving
Written by Michelle O’Rourke Care is a word that is frequently used, yet often taken for granted. We can ask someone, “What do you want in your coffee?” and they may reply with, “Milk or cream – I don’t care.” In the world of health care, we tend to use this word as something task-oriented […]
Book Recommendation: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Book Author: Rebecca Skloot If you received a COVID vaccine, you’ve benefited from the life of Henrietta Lacks Rebecca Skoot shares the story of Henrietta Lacks, an ordinary Black woman in 1951, living with five children in the USA. Henrietta became ill and went to Johns Hopkins Hospital for diagnosis and then treatment of advanced […]
Four Skills You’ll Need When Supporting a Person Exploring MAID
There are very few issues in healthcare right now that generate stronger emotions than MAID – Medical Assistance in Dying. In June 2016, MAID became legal in Canada. Since then, some of the people who met the criteria for MAID have chosen to die with MAID. As people become aware of MAID, they may explore […]
New Palliative Care Resources for the New Year!
We are very excited to announce new Life and Death Matters resources for students! Let’s get started because there is so much to report.
