Palliative Care (44)

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http://www.abcd-caring.org/
Americans for Better Care for the Dying Open in a new browser window
   Seeks to achieve substantive health care reform through improved policy, professional practice, and care reimbursement.
   http://www.abcd-caring.org/
http://www.wnet.org/bid/
Before I Die Open in a new browser window
   The online component to the PBS program " Before I Die: Medical Care and Personal Choices". The program explores the medical, ethical, and social issues surrounding end-of-life care in America today.
   http://www.wnet.org/bid/
http://www.capc.org/
Center to Advance Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   Promotes wider access to palliative care in hospitals and health systems throughout the United States.
   http://www.capc.org/
http://www.ircm.qc.ca/bioethique/english/publications/journal_of_palliative_care.html
Centre for Bioethics - Journal of Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   A Canadian-based, peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary forum for practical, critical thought on palliative care and palliative medicine.
   http://www.ircm.qc.ca/bioethique/english/publications/journal_of_palliative_care.html
http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/cochrane/
Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group Open in a new browser window
   Information on this research review group, a member of the international Cochrane Collaboration, dedicated to providing systematic reviews of published evidence in the field of palliative care.
   http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/cochrane/
http://www.dyingwell.com/
Dying Well Open in a new browser window
   The president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Ira Byock, provides excerpts from his book about resources for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
   http://www.dyingwell.com/
http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/
End of Life Physician Education Resource Center (EPERC) Open in a new browser window
   Training material and informational repository for physicians who educate about end of life (EOL) issues.
   http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1001710698.html
End-of-Life Care Eases Pain and Prepares Patient for Death Open in a new browser window
   Article on palliative care.
   http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1001710698.html
http://www.ejpc.co.uk/ejpchome.asp
European Journal of Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   Archived articles for medical professionals and noticeboard.
   http://www.ejpc.co.uk/ejpchome.asp
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=1060438084
General Practice Notebook - Palliative care Open in a new browser window
   Coverage of this medical speciality.
   http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=1060438084
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/help/
HELP: Helpful Essential Links to Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   A program undertaken by the University of Dundee to deal with pain, communication issues, distressing symptoms and care in the context of palliative care.
   http://www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/help/
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/cdi/pallcare/
HMS Center for Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   Programs offered at Harvard Medical School for healthcare professionals. Located in Boston, Mass.
   http://www.hms.harvard.edu/cdi/pallcare/
http://www.edc.org/lastacts/
Innovations in End-of-Life Care Open in a new browser window
   This on-line journal features peer-reviewed examples of promising practices in end-of-life care.
   http://www.edc.org/lastacts/
http://www.jenkinmcleod.com.au/
Jenkin and McLeod Open in a new browser window
   Information about this Australian based team of consultants which design training packages for medical professionals and facilities who require a palliative care model.
   http://www.jenkinmcleod.com.au/
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/lmi/ppc/ppcmain.html
LMI - Progress in Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   A journal with an international perspective that provides a forum for rapid interchange of information on all aspects of palliative care.
   http://www.leeds.ac.uk/lmi/ppc/ppcmain.html
http://www.living-lessons.org/
Living Lessons(TM) Open in a new browser window
   A national initiative to increase awareness of hospice palliative care and services in Canada. The campaign is presented in partnership with the Canadian Palliative Care Association and The Glaxo Wellcome Foundation.
   http://www.living-lessons.org/
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/palliative/
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Symptom Control and Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   A resource for clinical information, education, research and academic training in palliative care.
   http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/palliative/
http://www.painlaw.org/
Pain and Palliative Care Reporter Open in a new browser window
   A public resource of general information on the legal aspects of pain management and end-of-life care in the United States.
   http://www.painlaw.org/
http://www.growthhouse.org/palliat.html
Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   Patient resources, forums, a newsletter and professional resources are offered.
   http://www.growthhouse.org/palliat.html
http://www.painconsult.com/Pcc.htm
Palliative Care Corner Open in a new browser window
   A forum to introduce both common and new palliative management strategies for physical symptoms.
   http://www.painconsult.com/Pcc.htm
http://www.aap.org/policy/re0007.html
Palliative Care for Children Open in a new browser window
   American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers advice on the development of a pediatric palliative care plan.
   http://www.aap.org/policy/re0007.html
http://www.palliativedrugs.org/
Palliative Drugs Open in a new browser window
   Provides independent information for health professionals about drugs usage in this specialty.
   http://www.palliativedrugs.org/
http://www.physiciansforlife.ca/pallcare.html
Physicians for Life: Palliative Care Bulletin Board Open in a new browser window
   News and quotes about palliative care.
   http://www.physiciansforlife.ca/pallcare.html
http://www.milbank.org/pppc/0011pppc.html
Pioneer Programs in Palliative Care: Nine Case Studies Open in a new browser window
   In this report clinicians at nine hospitals describe the establishment of formal programs of palliative care.
   http://www.milbank.org/pppc/0011pppc.html
http://www.promotingexcellence.org/
Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care Open in a new browser window
   US organization dedicated to improving healthcare for dying persons and their families through demonstration projects addressing particular challenges to existing models of hospice and palliative care.
   http://www.promotingexcellence.org/
http://www.stjosephs-marshfield.org/palliative_care/
Saint Joseph's Hospital - PalliativeProgram Open in a new browser window
   Information about palliative care and this multidisciplinary team of palliative care providers.
   http://www.stjosephs-marshfield.org/palliative_care/
http://www.stoppain.org/palliative_care/
StopPain.org: Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   Offers information, resources on pain management, palliative care and ethical/legal issues.
   http://www.stoppain.org/palliative_care/
http://www.suerydercare.org
Sue Ryder Care Open in a new browser window
   UK palliative care charity with seven hospices, which provide pain control, respite care and day care for people with serious and terminal conditions.
   http://www.suerydercare.org
http://www.careofdying.org/
Supportive Care of the Dying: A Coalition for Compassionate Care Open in a new browser window
   Tools, resources, and a quarterly newsletter for health care professionals providing end-of-life care.
   http://www.careofdying.org/
http://www.epec.net/
THe EPEC Project (Education on Palliative and End-of-life-Care) Open in a new browser window
   Offers continuing medical education conferences, distance learning, educational materials and consulting.
   http://www.epec.net/
http://www.tapm.org
Texas Academy of Palliative Medicine Open in a new browser window
   Developed for palliative care physicians in Texas, containing details of meetings and useful online resources.
   http://www.tapm.org
http://www.mtsinai.on.ca/palliativecare/
The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care Open in a new browser window
   A center located at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital answers questions about palliative care.
   http://www.mtsinai.on.ca/palliativecare/
http://www.va.gov/oaa/flp/
VA Faculty Leader Project Open in a new browser window
   The development of a benchmark curricula for end-of-life and palliative care for training resident physicians from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
   http://www.va.gov/oaa/flp/

Last Updated: 2005-01-20 10:43:55