Pediatric Grand Rounds

Enhancing Pediatric End of Life Care in Children with Cancer
Wednesday, 27 April 2016 - 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Location
Room number: 
W1306
Off-campus address: 
401 Smyth Road, CHEO - Max Keeping Wing
Registration
Registration required: 
No
Cost to attend: 
Free of charge
  • This event is offered only in English.
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk
Event language: 
English
Intended audience: 
Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff

Title:
Enhancing Pediatric End of Life Care in Children with Cancer

Presenters:
Dr. Chris Vadeboncoeur
Associate Professor, University of Ottawa
Pediatrician, Department of Pediatrics
Palliative Care Program, CHEO

Dr. Donna Johnston
Full Professor, University of Ottawa
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, CHEO
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology

Objectives: Through attending this session participants will be able to:

  • Review common signs and symptoms encountered by oncology patients at the end of life
  • Review symptom management strategies for oncology patients at the end of life