Ideas for teaching the "Essentials in Hospice Palliative Care"

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Ted and I just returned from the OACC conference in Muskoka at the Marriott Hotel on Lake Rosseau.  What a beautiful location, and excellent staff to host this event. I had the wonderful opportunity to get feedback and share ideas on teaching the NACC PSW  Module 14 on Caring for the Dying Person and their […]

"Life Before Death….?"

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Join us at University of Victoria for the viewing of the film: LIFE BEFORE DEATH – HOW WILL YOU DIE? Thanks  for the invitation to join the panel discussion..Looking forward to it. Details: Life Before Death is a multi-award winning documentary series that asks the fundamental question underpinning our mortality. This beautifully filmed journey takes […]

Reflections and quotes about teaching

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Thanks for those who have sent thoughts about teaching! Brenda Firman from Northern Manitoba wrote: The theme of the 1971 Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Indian and Eskimo Education held in Yellowknife, NWT was What Education – For What.  Jim Was-hee was the key-note speaker. No man [sic] can reveal to you aught, […]

Incorporating End of Life Competencies into Education – CHPCA Workshop

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The CHPCA gathering begins today in St John’s Newfoundland, with a preconference symposium on Incorporating End of Life Care Competencies into Education, and a discussion of Interprofessional Issues and Challenges.  The competencies developed for undergraduate medical students, social work  students, and students in the BSN program will be presented, followed by a discussion of interprofessional […]

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Courtney Murrell is a PSW who works in hospice palliative care.

When she is not at work, she is spending time with her family, going on hikes or writing. Courtney is a lifelong learner and loves to share her passion for writing as a wellness practice.

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