Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care

The Serious Illness Conversation Guide in professional practice: a conversation with clinical nurse specialist Gita Rafiee and physician Dr. Nick Petropolis

April 21, 2022 SPA-LTC (Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long Term Care Season 1 Episode 7
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care
The Serious Illness Conversation Guide in professional practice: a conversation with clinical nurse specialist Gita Rafiee and physician Dr. Nick Petropolis
Show Notes

Gita Rafiee is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Fraser Health in British Columbia, and a clinical Instructor at Vancouver community college.  She has extensive experience in several clinical settings, including Acute care, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care, and she works with students, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient health and well-being and quality of life.

Nick Petropolis is a family doctor and the Physician Lead for Fraser Health’s Palliative Approach to Care in Long-Term Care in British Columbia. He is passionate about doing Family Medicine “the right way,” by listening to his patient's ideas, fears and especially enjoys helping the elderly navigate the oftentimes confusing healthcare world we live in, and ensuring that their final years are as comfortable as possible.
 

Learn more about the Strengthening a Palliative Approach to Long-Term Care project at: https://spaltc.ca/