Hospice and Palliative Care ft Katrielle Ethier (#025)

In this episode, we delve into hospice and palliative care in Canada with Katrielle Ethier. She shares her journey into the field, clarifies common misconceptions, and discusses her public policy and education work through the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA).

Katrielle also opens up about her personal experiences with grief and ADHD, offering a unique perspective on their intersection. She provides educational insights for those unfamiliar with hospice and palliative care, encouraging proactive end-of-life planning.

Join us for an enlightening conversation that underscores the importance of compassionate care at the end of life and explores the future of hospice and palliative care in Canada.

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REFERENCES

• EHospice: Access to Palliative Care – https://ehospice.com/canada_english_posts/access-to-palliative-care-a-little-known-right-in-quebec/
• Publications – https://www.alliancemspq.com/publications 
• Quebecers’ Knowledge on Palliative Care – https://www.alliancemspq.com/_files/ugd/acd6bf_a72bedfb50c94a42b5f0713e69edf353.pdf
• Access to Palliative Care in Canada– https://www.cihi.ca/sites/default/files/document/access-to-palliative-care-in-canada-2023-report-en.pdf
  • https://www.cihi.ca/sites/default/files/document/access-palliative-care-2018-en-web.pdf
• Health Canada:
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system/reports-publications/palliative-care/framework-palliative-care-canada.html
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system/reports-publications/palliative-care/action-plan-palliative-care.html
• CHPCA, Report on number of hospice beds – https://www.chpca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FINAL-CHPCA-Hospice-Beds-Report-as-of-Spring-2022-1.pdf
• Kathryn Mannix - TedX Talk: What happens as we die – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZDDByT0Vr0
• Dying for beginners – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayMhA1pRLeY
• Canadian Compassionate Companies – https://www.chpca.ca/initiatives/canadian-compassionate-companies/ 

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