The Board of Directors, Officers and Members of the IAHPC send their condolences to our colleagues and to the families of the victims of the
earthquake and tsunamis that recently devastated several countries in Southern Asia and Eastern Africa. We are deeply moved by the magnitude of the destruction, the degree of suffering and the devastating
losses that so many people have experienced. We hope that they will receive the all the support they need as they cope with the aftermath of this horrible tragedy.
Romania
Daniela Mosoiu, MD, founder and medical director of Hospice Casa Sperantei in Brasov, Romania, and a member of the IAHPC Board of Directors,
recently visited the Pain and Policy Studies Group (PPSG) at the University of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in order to receive assistance in developing a process of improving access
to opioid pain medications for the Romanian people. Along with four of her Romanian colleagues the purpose of the visit was to work with the Center to develop initiatives to improve palliative care
and most importantly to provide for a workable regulation concerning opioid use in pain management.
Corissa Jansen describes in her article the difficulties that Romanian physicians encounter when prescribing opioids analgesics for pain control.
Her article is published in the University of Wisconsin’s Health News and Events website.
To read it click here
Our Romanian colleagues are also hard at work with Romanian government officials to ensure that old regulatory barriers will no longer impact
patient care negatively. We wish them well.
Eastern Europe
The European Association for Palliative Care East now publishes its newsletters on it’s website at URL: http://www.eapceast.org/
The December issue covers: Celebration of Palliative Care Day in Lithuania; activities in Serbia and Croatia; the Summer School 2005 –
“Social research methods relevant to end of life care” offered in the UK; Help the Hospices International Grant (Deadline January 17, 2005); Updated manual of Palliative Care published
by the IAHPC and available on its web site; and information about the 9th EAPC Congress in Aachen Germany 6-10 April, 2005.
For details please visit their website: http://www.eapceast.org/
IAHPC Clearing House Program
Because of the generosity of IAHPC members and colleagues we are able to give donated books, journals and supplies to palliative care/hospice
organizations in developing countries. For more details about this important aspect of our work and how to donate, please go to our web site at the following URL: http://www.hospicecare.com/clearinghouse_testimonials.htm
The following are notes we received from those who have benefited from this program.
From Malaysia
“Dear Liliana,
We have received the copies of journals and publications that IAHPC sent to us on 22 November 2004. Thank you for so kindly donating them.
They will be really useful for our staff and volunteer’s reference.”
With best wishes.
T. Devaraj
Vice Chairman
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Penang Branch
Chairman
Malaysian Hospice Council
From India
“Last week we received the donated books, journals and educational
materials donated by IAHPC from the IAHPC Clearing House Program. Thank you very much, the books are now available in our library for our staff, physicians and nurses. Many, many thanks for your
great help to Aastha- Hospice, I would also like to tell you that now We are starting a full time 10 bedded hospice with all facilities from this new year, earlier we had just a palliative care
OPD, day care service and just 4 beds. Thanking you again for your continued support."
Dr. Abhishek Shukla, MD
Aastha- center for Geriatric Medicine,
Palliative care Hospital & Hospice.
19. Jan.2005
IAHPC joins others to support the first Belgrade Supportive Care Symposium
…“The international education Symposium “Supportive care in cancer patients” was organised in Belgrade (October
2nd, 2004), under the auspices of the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia and Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC).
The goal of the Symposium was to promote supportive care discipline in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The need for the course was identified
through requests from oncologists and other relevant clinicians involved in the care of patients with cancer. The main learning objectives were: 1) to increase awareness and applicable knowledge
of supportive care, its goals and achievements, 2) to highlight the concept of quality of life in oncology, 3) to cover evaluation and management of common physical symptoms (cancer pain, dyspnoea),
complications of cancer (bone metastases, anorexia / cachexia) and of major toxicities induced by anticancer treatment (nausea and vomiting, myelosupression, febrile neutropenia), and 4) to present
philosophy and the key concepts of end of life care. The course was also intended to inspire and motivate the audience with the best international lecturers. Topics were reviewed and discussed by
the many leading international experts willing to donate their time and experience to this symposium.
The Symposium had 154 participants, mainly physicians (oncologists, internal medicine specialists, general practitioners, geriatricians, young doctors
in training for general oncology), but also nurses and other relevant clinicians (clinical psychologists) from Serbia and Montenegro and other European countries (Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Greece, France, Slovenia)...
The Symposium was supported by: Serbian Medical Association-Section for Oncology, Ministry of Health- Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Science and Environmental
Protection – Republic of Serbia, French Ministry of foreign affairs, International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) and European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Centre
for Palliative Care in Eastern Europe (EAPC-EAST).“
Dr Svetislav Jelic, Chairman of the Symposium
Dr Snezana Bosnjak, Co-chairman
Meetings and Conferences
Ethics of Choice Conference
22nd February 2005
Kings Fund, London UK
Recent Department of Health (UK) guidelines place choice for patients and carers at the heart of healthcare delivery. Such choice has always
underpinned specialist palliative care practice. However, extending such choice to all patients at the end of their lives challenges existing palliative care services. This one-day conference seeks
to explore the meaning and application of choice within palliative care. For further information contact Sofia Rahman, Events Co-ordinator, The National Council for Palliative Care, at: [email protected]
Palliative Care in Care Homes: The Way Forward
The National Council recently published ‘Palliative Care in Care Homes for Older People', a publication identifying the current nature
of palliative care provision for older people living in care homes, as well as the challenges that we face in seeking to meet older peoples needs. The National Council is holding an event which
intends to bring interested parties together to discuss and respond to the publication and make recommendations for the next steps required to develop palliative care for care home residents. The
event, on the 9th February 2005, is at the Coors Visitor Centre, Burton on Trent, England. Speakers include Martin Green, Chief Executive, (ECCA), Katherine Froggatt (the author) and Tom Owen, Policy
Manager (Help the Aged) as well as The National Council’s Chief Executive, Eve Richardson. For further information about the event or the publication, please e-mail Sofia Rahman: [email protected]
Update Program: HIV/AIDS, Care of Older Adults, and Palliative and End-of-Life Care
March 6-13, 2005
Cruise To Eastern Caribbean "Seminar At Sea "
Wilson Shepard Education Associates
Toll Free 1-877-517-4227
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 473-7804 Fax (585) 271-5443
http://www.wshep.com/program.html
14th International Conference on Cancer Nursing
Sponsored by the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care
September 27-October 1, 2006
Sheraton Centre, Canada
For information, contact:
Malachite Management inc.
570 West 7th Ave, Suite 402
Vancouver, BC
Canada, V5z 1B3
Ph +1 604 874-4004
Fax: +1 604 874-4378
Email: [email protected]
MP PLUS
2-20 May 2005
St Christopher’s Hospice, London UK
MP Plus is an exciting and dynamic new course designed for health or social care professionals who may be leaders in their field, now or in
the future, and wish to implement local palliative care services. The course includes the established Multi-Professional week and in addition a week of clinical attachment provides an opportunity
to see palliative care in practice. Opportunities will be provided to look at issues such as the Management of Change, Communication, Teaching and Presentation Skills.
St Christopher’s invites applicants from developing countries or those with a financial need to apply for a limited number of bursaries.
For more information and the application details, contact Education Administration
Phone: (+44) (0) 208 768 4656
Fax (+44) (0) 208 776 5838
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stchristophers.org.uk
2005 National Palliative Care Conference
September 25-28, 2005
Edmonton, Alberta
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association and the Palliative Care Association of Alberta are proud to present the 2005 national palliative
care conference in Edmonton, Alberta September 25-28. This year's conference, Kaleidoscope: dialogue & diversity in Hospice Palliative Care will showcase a variety of topics representing the
diversity of hospice care in Canada.
The call for abstracts deadline is January 21, 2005. Submit an abstract; share your experience and knowledge by presenting
at the 2005 national palliative care conference in Edmonton, Alberta.
Abstracts and Invited Workshops in a Diverse set of Themes including:
Palliative Care in non-cancer populations
Psychosocial Support
Research in Palliative Care
Complimentary Management
Rural Issues
Symptom Management
Spiritual/Cultural Aspects
Family Caregivers
Program Plans
International Palliative Care Issues
Education
Ethics
Volunteers
Pediatrics
Remember, the call for abstracts deadline is January 21, 2005.
To access information on abstract submission visit http://www.chpca.net/events/conference.htm
William Farr, MD IAHPC Newsletter Editor
www.hospicecare.com
Join IAHPC
Special Promotion: If you RENEW OR JOIN IAHPC as a member, you can buy the IAHPC Publication "Palliative
Care in the Developing World: Principles and Practice" for only an additional $10.00!
Offer valid until: January 30, 2005
http://www.hospicecare.com/join.htm
Please consider joining the IAHPC's effort to improve palliative care in developing countries. We recently developed a new sliding fee schedule.
Join by Clicking on this secure Membership Application -
We accept Major Credit Cards, Travelers Checks, Money Orders, Checks or Wire Transfer
http://www.hospicecare.com/join.htm
There are at least 6 Ways to Help IAHPC Financially
Subscribe & Save Up To 80% on popular
magazine subscriptions while helping the IAHPC! Over 80,000 titles to choose from.
Click Here to learn more!
Make a donation
http://www.hospicecare.com/donate/donate.htm
Become a member, or sponsor a member, using the link below
http://www.hospicecare.com/join.htm
Buy books from within our On-line Bookshop
http://www.hospicecare.com/Bookstore/
Purchase items from www.wellspent.org using the link below
http://www.wellspent.org/Causes/CauseInfo?c=1050
Purchase items with the IAHPC Logo on them using the link below
http://www.cafeshops.com/hospicecare
Sign up for Internet Service through VIP Powernet using the link below
http://www.hospicecare.com/vip.htm
