19th International Congress on Palliative Care
October 9-12, 2012 – Palais des Congrès, Montréal, Canada

EARLY BIRD Registration Deadline: August 1, 2012

Dear Colleague,

You are invited to attend the 19th International Congress on Palliative Care, to be held October 9-12, 2012, at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada. The purpose of this email is to remind you that the deadline to register at the early bird rate is August 1.

Presented by Palliative Care McGill since 1976, this biennial Congress has earned its well-deserved reputation of being one of the world’s preeminent gatherings of palliative care professionals and others with an interest in the field.

WHAT MAKES THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON PALLIATIVE CARE SO SPECIAL?

A unique opportunity to meet, share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues from 60 countries, representing all disciplines involved in palliative care
Practical, in-depth workshops and seminars on a broad range of topics covering all aspects of end-of-life care, from the most current scientific developments in pain and symptom control, to the large existential questions, to hands-on experiential sessions addressing practical issues faced every day
Renowned speakers who expand your knowledge, deepen your understanding, and inspire you to renew your commitment to palliative care
All sessions structured to allow ample time for dialogue, questions and thoughtful interaction with speakers and fellow participants
Reflections – a brief interlude of images and music at the start of each Plenary – providing a unique and moving experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Over 250 workshops, proffered papers, research forums, special seminars, and 300 posters.

AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS:

Inspiring speakers such as:
Dr. Balfour Mount, McGill University, Canada
Dr. Susan Folkman, University of California, USA
Dame Barbara Monroe and Dr. Nigel Sykes, St. Christopher’s Hospice, UK
Prof. Danai Papadatou, University of Athens, Greece
Dr. Harvey Chochinov, University of Manitoba, Canada
Dr. Serge Marchand, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
Dr. Serge Daneault, Hôpital Notre-Dame, CHUM, Montréal, Canada
All-Day Seminars on
The Process of Whole Person Care: Interactive Session Using Standardized Patients
Focus on the Nursing Experience: Bridging Humanism and Professionalism
Master Class on Clinical Management of Advanced Neurodegenerative Diseases
Pediatric Palliative Care (two-day seminar)
Special Seminars on:
Fundamentals of Palliative Care Nursing
Pharmacotherapy and Palliative Care: What We Need to Know
Turning Good Intentions into Good Work: Skills Development for Volunteers and Coordinators in Palliative Care
Sessions on Hospice Design, Leadership Challenges, Palliative Care in Japan, Palliative Care and Family Physicians, Palliative Sedation, and much more…

 Download the Detailed Programme.