- Before I Die - http://www.wnet.org/bid/
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.
- Dying Well - http://www.dyingwell.com/
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.
- Palliative Care - http://www.growthhouse.org/palliat.html
Patient resources, forums, a newsletter and professional resources are offered.
- Palliative Care for Children - http://www.aap.org/policy/re0007.html
American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers advice on the development of a pediatric palliative care plan.
- VA Faculty Leader Project - http://www.va.gov/oaa/flp/
The development of a benchmark curricula for end-of-life and palliative care for training resident physicians from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Living Lessons(TM) - http://www.living-lessons.org/
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.
- Pain and Palliative Care Reporter - http://www.painlaw.org/
A public resource of general information on the legal aspects of pain management and end-of-life care in the United States.
- Centre for Bioethics - Journal of Palliative Care - http://www.ircm.qc.ca/bioethique/english/publications/journal_of_palliative_care.html
A Canadian-based, peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary forum for practical, critical thought on palliative care and palliative medicine.
- HELP: Helpful Essential Links to Palliative Care - http://www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/help/
A program undertaken by the University of Dundee to deal with pain, communication issues, distressing symptoms and care in the context of palliative care.
- Innovations in End-of-Life Care - http://www.edc.org/lastacts/
This on-line journal features peer-reviewed examples of promising practices in end-of-life care.
- HMS Center for Palliative Care - http://www.hms.harvard.edu/cdi/pallcare/
Programs offered at Harvard Medical School for healthcare professionals. Located in Boston, Mass.
- Jenkin and McLeod - http://www.jenkinmcleod.com.au/
Information about this Australian based team of consultants which design training packages for medical professionals and facilities who require a palliative care model.
- Palliative Drugs - http://www.palliativedrugs.org/
Provides independent information for health professionals about drugs usage in this specialty.
- Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group - http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/cochrane/
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.
- Sue Ryder Care - http://www.suerydercare.org
UK palliative care charity with seven hospices, which provide pain control, respite care and day care for people with serious and terminal conditions.
- Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care - http://www.promotingexcellence.org/
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.
- Centre for Palliative Care - http://hsrd.durham.med.va.gov/palliative/palliative.asp
A research organization, affiliated with the Duke University and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Durham, North Carolina.
- SymptomControl.com - http://www.symptomcontrol.com/
Information about treatment for the physical and psychological needs of seriously ill or dying patients.
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