Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care 21st Annual Conference

Last Updated: Dec 16, 2009
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April 29 - May 1, 2010
Museum of Industry
147 North Foord Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Conference 2010 Keynote Speaker: Jose Luis Pereira, MBChB, DA, CCFP, MSc (MEd)

Dr. Jose Pereira is the Head and Full Professor of the Division of Palliative Care at the University of Ottawa and Medical Chief of the Palliative Care programs at Bruyère Continuing Care and The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Canada.

Dr. Pereira has published widely in international peer reviewed journals and text books. His research has focused recently on education, particularly the use of simulated patients, evaluation and instructional technologies, and more recently on the diffusion of innovation.

Dr. Pereira has received several awards and recognitions over the years for his contributions to project development and teaching and research in palliative care, most notably the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association's Award of Excellence and the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, awarded by the Governor General of Canada in 2002.

Additional Speakers:

Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson, B.A., M.Div., D.D.

Gerry Farrell, MD, Dir. of Palliative Medicine

David Maginley, B.A.M.Div.

Maggie McGee

Paul McIntyre, MD, CCFP

Pat Wilson

Joan Hamilton, RN, BN, MSc(A)N

 

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Conference Schedule - 2010

 

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Thursday, April 29

1100-1600     NSHPCA Board Meeting

1800-2000     Registration

2000-2030     Welcome and Introductions

2000-2200     Wine and Cheese Reception
                       Dave Pos Trio

 

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Friday, April 30th

0730-0900     Registration

0830-0900     Welcome/Greetings
                       Reflections: Pat Wilson & Gerry Farrell
                       Introduction to Keynote Speaker

0900-1000      Keynote Speaker:
                       Legalizing Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide: The  Safeguard Illusion, Jose Luis Pereira, MBChB, DA, CCFP, MSc

1000-1030      Nutrition Break

1030-1130      Concurrent Session

A.    SURVIVAL 101: How your  body, mind and spirit reacts to horrendous      circumstances. Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson, B.A., M.Div., D.D.
 
B.    Medical Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction, Gerry Farrell, MD,  Dir. of Palliative Medicine

1130-1230       Spirituality & Cancer, David Maginley, B.A., M.Div.

1230-1400       AGM Meeting & Lunch (Provided)

1400-1500       Grief and Joy: My Family's Journey through Palliative Care, Maggie McGee

1500-1530        Nutrition Break
 
1530-1630        On Safari: Looking for Elephants in the Palliative Care Room,  Paul McIntyre, MD, CCFP
 
1630-1730        Living in Excellence, Pat Wilson

1830-2400        Summer Street Industries
                         Reception and Cash Bar;   
                         music by Fleur Mainville
                         Banquet and Awards
                         Entertainment; music by the band, Home Grown

 

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Saturday, May 1st

0730-0900         Registration

0730-0830         Special Interest Groups

0845-0900         Reflections: Pat Wilson & Gerry Farrell

0900-1000         Keynote Speaker: Cancer and Non-Cancer Palliative Care:                           Two Sides of the Same Coin? Jose Luis Pereira, MBChB, DA,  CCFP, MSc
 
1000-1030         Nutrition Break

1030-1130         When A Parent is Dying: Helping Parents prepare their Kids.
                          Joan Hamilton, RN, BN, MSc(A)N

1130-1200         Closing remarks and "Ceremony"

 

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REGISTRATION FORM
(Please register by April 1, 2010)
Name:
Discipline:
Position/Title:
Mailing Address:

Tel #                   (Home)                        (Work)
NSHPCA Membership #
Email address

__ Check here if you do not wish the above information to be used to bring you updates on future conferences.

Wine & Cheese: (Thursday evening)
__ I will attend __ I will not attend
BANQUET (Friday evening)
__I will attend __ I will not attend

For nutrition breaks and meals, please indicate any food sensitivities:
__ I am a vegetarian
__ I have food allergies/sensitivities:__________

BANQUET MEAL CHOICE:
__ Stuffed Chicken Breast __ Roast Beef 
__ Vegetarian

WORKSHOP PREFERENCE:
Concurrent session April 30, Please circle choice
Session: A or B
Registration does not include accommodations. Rooms have been blocked with:
Holiday Inn Express: 1-866-927-7666
Comfort Inn: 1-877-424-6423
Country Inn: 1-800-596-2375

(Each accommodation includes continental breakfast)

PAYMENT (Registration fee)
Members:    __$275.00
Non-members:    __$325.00
One day registration:   __$200.00
Extra Banquet ticket:   __  $40.00
Late Registration (After April 1), Reg. fee + $50.00      
TOTAL     $_______
__ Cheque __ Money Order __ Visa/MC/Amex
Card # __________________Expiry______________
Name on Card: 

Signature:

Please make cheque payable to:
NSHPCA Conference 2010, send cheque along with registration to:
NSHPCA 2010 Conference
C/o Palliative Care
Pictou County Health Authority
835 East River Road
New Glasgow, NS   B2H 3S6

or fax registration to 902-755-7315

Conference Venue:
Museum of Industry
147 North Foord Street
Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Cancellation Policy:
A full refund minus a $20 administration fee will be given for any cancellation received in writing two weeks before the conference; no refunds will be given after April 14, 2009. Delegate substitution and sharing is permitted but only one name will be printed on the name tag and tax receipt. Confirmation will be sent by e-mail if an address is provided, none will be mailed. Receipts will be provided at registration. If you require further information, contact: Linda O'Brien 902-928-3796.

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