Regional Palliative Care Program (RPCP) - Resources

Resources

Here are some key resources to support quality palliative care across all settings.

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Advance Care Planning

There are many resources to assist people with advance care planning, however it is important to utilize materials that comply with Ontario’s legal framework. The following resources are recommended by the RPCP for both providers and the general public

Websites	Documents
Don’t Duck the Conversation Personal Planning Guide Speak Up Ontario Making My Wishes Known	Advance Care Planning Workbook_English.pdf Advance Care Planning Workbook_French.pdf

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Resources

Websites	Documents
Canadian Virtual Hospice - Indigenous Voices Cancer Care Ontario Palliative Care Toolkit for Indigenous Communities Improving End-of-Life Care in First Nations Communities St. Elizabeth Health Care First Nations, Inuit and Metis Program	Algorithim for discharge to FN.pdf Caring for the Terminally Ill - Honouring the Choices of the People (Aboriginal Communities).pdf FN Care Plan Template.pdf FN Discharge Checklist.pdf Hospital PC Discharge Planning Guidelines.pdf

Medical Assistance in Dying

On June 17, 2016, the federal government passed Bill C-14 which outlines requirements that patients must meet to be eligible to receive medical assistance in dying, and establishes safeguards that a doctor or nurse practitioner must follow to legally provide medical assistance in dying. Ontario is working with the federal and other provincial/territorial governments to ensure the implementation of medical assistance in dying is aligned and consistent, where possible, across the country.

Health care providers, including physicians, nurses and pharmacists, should refer to their regulatory colleges for additional guidance related to the provision of medical assistance in dying.

• For public information on Medical Assistance in Dying, please visit the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care website.
• Information for health care providers is also available through the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care website.

For Health Care Providers

The following clinical tools and resources will help providers deliver high quality palliative care.

Websites	Documents
Canadian Virtual Hospice Cancer Care Ontario Palliative Care Tools MyGrief.ca - Canadian Virtual Hospice Quality Palliative Care in Long-Term Care Toolkit	Algorithm - Dyspnea.pdf Algorithm - Pain 2018.pdf Edmonton Sympton Assessment Scale (ESAS).pdf Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) with Definitions.pdf RNAO BPG for End of Life Care.pdf

This page is not intended to provide medical advice. It is meant to provide you with information and resources and direct you to the right services you may need. If you require medical advice please contact your family doctor or health care provider.