Palliative Care
Shared Care's Palliative Care Spread Network aims to support and connect communities working toward the common goal of improving the local palliative care journey for patients, families, and caregivers - as well as for providers involved in their end-of-life care.
Communities are identifying gaps and creating solutions in the following areas :
- communication among providers, patients and families
- referrals between GPs and Palliative Care specialists
- provider education and resources
- awareness of community supports for patients, families and caregivers
Communities Involved
Fraser: Chilliwack, Fraser Northwest, Ridge Meadows
Interior: East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, South Okanagan
Vancouver Coastal: Powell River, Sunshine Coast
Vancouver Island: Victoria
RESOURCES
Physician & Project Leads Workshop: East Kootenay Project - Open Conversations in Palliative Care
Presentation: Meaningful Engagement with Patient & Family Caregivers
Physician Lead: Dr Greg Andreas
Project Lead: Shannon Girling-Herbert
to get involved
Contact: Tracy Elke, Shared Care Liaison
T: 604-537-4507 Email: telke@doctorsofbc.ca