Upcoming conference: 16th International Congress on Care of the Terminally Ill
The 16th International Congress on Care of the Terminally Ill, to be held September 26-29, 2006 at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada.
Founded by Dr. Balfour Mount in 1976, and presented by the Palliative Care Division of the Departments of Medicine and Oncology of McGill University, this biennial Congress has grown to become one of the premier international events in palliative care.
Healthcare professionals, therapists, volunteers and all those involved in care for the dying come to renew themselves as providers of care and to obtain the inspiration that will help them shape the palliative care of the future.
This year’s outstanding programme will feature five plenary sessions, seventy-four workshops, and numerous special seminars, research fora, and symposia.
Among the highlights:
- a plenary by Dr. Terry Tafoya, executive director of Tamanawit Unltd.
- a special presentation by Dr. Balfour Mount, Eric M. Flanders Professor of Palliative Medicine, McGill University (retired), and
- in-depth symposia addressing topics such as Pediatric Palliative Care, Healing and Whole-Person Care, Non-Cancer End of Life Care, Self-Esteem, Respiratory Palliative Care, and Volunteerism.
Bringing together over 1200 participants from around the world, the Congress provides an opportunity to review and share the latest developments in research as well as perspectives on end-of-life care from different cultures, spiritual traditions, and professions.
For more information or to register, please visit www.pal2006.com or call 514-481-7408, ext. 227.
In April, the Detailed Programme will be mailed out and posted on the Web site. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please e-mail us your postal address.
The EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE for registration at the preferential rate has been extended to March 24, 2006.