Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care
Individuals in long-term care (LTC) who are reaching end-of-life have unique physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. A palliative approach to care ensures these needs are being met in a compassionate way that enhances the quality of life, limits suffering and provides needed comfort.
This podcast explores the palliative approach to long-term care through conversations with patients, health care professionals, family members, researchers and others who want to improve how we care for people in long-term care.
Production of these podcasts has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.
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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
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/
