Welcome to the Virtual Resource Package!

We are pleased to share the NSMHPCN Virtual Resource Binder which includes a wealth of resources for all staff of any discipline providing palliative, or end-of-life care, to residents and families in NSM. This includes links to gold-standard assessment tools and client/family handouts, regardless of where you work in NSM (Retirement and Long-Term Care Homes and acute care, and community) you have access to these resources and to the services of the palliative Nurse Consultants with the NSMHPCN.

The dedicated team of Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultants (PPSMC) have carefully curated the following resources for you as a Hospice Palliative Care Provider.

We look forward to working with you to ensure all with a life-threatening illness enjoy the benefits of a palliative approach to care.

Yours in health,

The NSMHPCN Team

Advance Care Planning

ACP Resources for Individuals

Online Workbook

ACP Workbook

Conversation Resources

Four Questions to Start Serious Illness Conversations for Patients

Patient Information: Serious Illness Conversations

ACP Resources for Service Providers

Time to Talk - Choosing Wisely Canada

A Conversation Guide for Goals of Care Discussions

Serious Illness Conversation Guide

Four Questions to Start Serious Illness Conversations for Clinicians

Canadian Virtual Hospice - Caring Together

CaringTogether.life is a free platform designed to educate, support, and empower parents caring for a seriously ill child and those who are experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.

Me and My Illness

An activity book developed by Canadian Virtual Hospice. Description from their site: Me and My Illness is an activity book for kids aged 6-12 years living with a life-limiting illness, to help them think about and respond to their thoughts, feelings and questions. Full of colourful pictures and activities, it reflects their experience and helps them think and talk about their illness, to plan, and make decisions. Me and My Illness is a helpful tool for parents and healthcare providers for starting conversations about illness and how it affects the child’s life. Download your copy using the image to the left or by visiting CaringTogether.life .