REGISTRATION IS CLOSED; THIS IS SESSION IS NOW AT CAPACITY
A Free Course!
Educating Family Physicians in Palliative Care is funded by the Ministry of Health, Kingston Area Long-term Care Division. There is no registration fee, only a $100 deposit which will be returned when you complete the course.
This program runs from Thursday - Sunday from 8:00AM to 5:30PM. Please see the sample agenda from a previous session which outlines a typical schedule for the program. All topics will be addressed but the order may vary.
If you have any questions regarding the program please contact Jenny DeBruyn by phone 613-533-6000 x78395 or email debruynj@queensu.ca
Eligibility
Family physicians living within LHIN 9 (Central East) and LHIN 10 (South East) are eligible to participate in the program.
Financial Support
You may claim up to a maximum of $600 for expenses related to attending this course, such as travel, accommodation and the cost of a locum to cover your practice. If you are a rural physician, you may be eligible for additional funds from the OMA (to which you must apply directly) to offset additional expenses.
Credits
This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Queen's University for up to 79.5 Mainpro+ credits.
In an effort to switch to a “less paper” program, presentations will be available online under the program in your Program Centre account rather than being printed.
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 7:30 am
Thursday: Registration & Continental Breakfast
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 8:00 am
Welcome, Introduction to Palliative Care Initiatives, Objectives & Overview
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 8:30 am
Pain Management (Part I)
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 10:15 am
Pain Cases
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 11:15 am
Cannabis in Palliative Care
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 12:15 pm
Lunch
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 1:00 pm
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Dyspnea
Alexander Trussler, HSBc. MSc. MD FRCPC, PGY5 Palliative Medicine Fellow, Queen’s University
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 2:00 pm
Proportionate Palliative Sedation
Ingrid Harle, MD, FRCSC, CCFP, ABHPM(cert), Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Oncology, Queen’s University; Palliative Care Physician, Palliative Care Medicine Program, Southeastern Ontario Health Sciences Complex; Consultant, Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario; Consultant, Hotel Dieu Hospital; Palliative Medicine Postgraduate Program Director, Queen’s University
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 3:00 pm
Nutrition Break
Thu Apr 4th 2019, 3:15 pm
Ethics & Law in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 8:00 am
Principles of Palliative Chemotherapy
Heather Ostic, MD, CCFP, Assistant Professor, Departments of Oncology & Family Medicine, Queen’s University; Clinical Associate, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 9:00 am
Bereavement & Grief
Debora Stark, MSW, RSW
Social Worker, Oncology and Palliative Care, Cancer Centre of SE Ont. at K.G.H.
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 10:15 am
Spirituality in Medicine
Janeta Kobes B.Th., CSRP, R.P.
Spiritual Health Practitioner
Spiritual Health
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Palliative Care, Oncology, Cancer Clinic
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 11:15 am
Emergencies in Palliative Care
Natalie Kondor, MD, MSc, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University
Timothy Owen, MD, FRCPC, Radiation Oncologist, Cancer Centre of Southeast Ontario, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, Queen’s University
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 12:15 pm
Lunch
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 1:00 pm
Delirium
Christopher Frank, MD, FCFP(COE, PC), Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 2:00 pm
Frailty as a Guide to Decision-Making
Christopher Frank, MD, FCFP(COE, PC), Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 3:00 pm
Nutrition Break
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 3:15 pm
Pain Management (Part II)
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Fri Apr 5th 2019, 4:15 pm
Complex Pain Cases
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 8:00 am
Meaning, Value, Quality of Life
Frank D Ferris, MD, FAAHPM, FAACE, Executive Director, Palliative Medicine, Research & Education, OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 9:45 am
Nutrition Break
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 10:00 am
Care of the Patient with HIV
Frank D Ferris, MD, FAAHPM, FAACE, Executive Director, Palliative Medicine, Research & Education, OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 11:15 am
Palliation of Nausea & Vomiting
Ingrid Harle, MD, FRCSC, CCFP, ABHPM(cert), Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Oncology, Queen’s University; Palliative Care Physician, Palliative Care Medicine Program, Southeastern Ontario Health Sciences Complex; Consultant, Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario; Consultant, Hotel Dieu Hospital; Palliative Medicine Postgraduate Program Director, Queen’s University
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 12:45 pm
Lunch
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 1:30 pm
Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Ingrid Harle, MD, FRCSC, CCFP, ABHPM(cert), Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Oncology, Queen’s University; Palliative Care Physician, Palliative Care Medicine Program, Southeastern Ontario Health Sciences Complex; Consultant, Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario; Consultant, Hotel Dieu Hospital; Palliative Medicine Postgraduate Program Director, Queen’s University
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 2:30 pm
Bowel Care in Palliative Care Patients
Alison Flanagan, MD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 3:30 pm
Nutrition Break
Sat Apr 6th 2019, 3:45 pm
Gastrointenstinal Cases
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Sun Apr 7th 2019, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Sun Apr 7th 2019, 8:00 am
Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Disease
Hasitha Welihinda, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Sun Apr 7th 2019, 9:30 am
Collaborative Community Care Cases
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Dr. Catherine Monnin
MD, CCFP
Sun Apr 7th 2019, 10:30 am
Palliative Care Nursing Supports for Primary Care Practitioners
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Dr. Catherine Monnin
MD, CCFP
Sun Apr 7th 2019, 11:00 am
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Sun Apr 7th 2019, 11:30 am
Lunch and Program Close