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18th
International Congress on Palliative Care
October 5-8, 2010 - Palais des Congres, Montreal,
Canada
EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2010
Dear Colleague,
You are invited to attend the 18th International Congress on Palliative
Care, to be held October 5-8, 2010, at the Palais des Congres in
Montreal,
Canada. The purpose of this
email is to remind you that the deadline to register at the preferential
early bird rate is next week (August 1st) as is the deadline to
submit proposals for artworks.
Presented by the Palliative Care Division of the Departments of Medicine and
Oncology of McGill University since 1976, this biennial Congress has earned
its well-deserved reputation of being one of the world's preeminent gatherings
of palliative care professionals and others with an interest in the field.
WHAT MAKES THE
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON PALLIATIVE CARE SO SPECIAL?
- A unique
opportunity to meet, share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues from
50 countries, representing all disciplines involved in palliative care
- Practical,
in-depth workshops and seminars on a broad range of topics covering all aspects
of end-of-life care, from the most current scientific developments in pain and
symptom control, to the large existential questions, to hands-on experiential
sessions addressing practical issues faced every day
- Renowned speakers
who expand your knowledge, deepen your understanding, and inspire you to renew
your commitment to palliative care
- All sessions
structured to allow ample time for dialogue, questions and thoughtful
interaction with speakers and fellow participants
- Reflections - a
brief interlude of images and music at the start of each Plenary – providing a
unique and moving experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Over 200 workshops, proffered papers, research forums and special seminars, and
350 posters.
Among the highlights:
Inspiring
speakers such as:
-
Ciaran O'Boyle,
Ireland
- Marie
de Hennezel,
France
- Michael Kearney,
United States
- Arthur Kleinman,
United States
- Baroness Julia
Neuberger, United Kingdom
- Chris Feudtner,
United States
All-Day Seminars on
- Whole Person
Care: Care for the Caregiver
- Clinical Master
Class on Pain
- Pediatric
Palliative Care (two-day seminar)
- International
Issues: Palliative Care Without Borders
- From Compassion
to Intervention: A Renewed Look at the Role of the Palliative Care Nurse
- Fundamentals in
Palliative Care Nursing
Click
here to
download the Detailed Programme.
Call for Artworks - Deadline
to apply: July 30, 2010
To
celebrate art as a life-affirming activity, this year's congress will feature
the artistic expression of all interested caregivers in a public display for
viewing throughout the congress. All types of visual artistic expression (photo,
collage, painting, sculpture, etc) are welcome. Please click
here for details.
Student Section: Students
(bachelors, masters and doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows) are invited
to register at special discounted rates. Take advantage of a great
opportunity to meet colleagues in palliative care who share common interests,
and to establish networks for possible future research and clinical
collaborations. For more information, visit the Student Section of the Web site
and read the first edition of the Student Section Newsletter, now
available
here.
for Palliative Care Volunteers: Palliative Care
volunteers will find many sessions to interest them this year, particularly on
the Friday. To name a few: the plenary address by Baroness Julia Neuberger,
Member of the House of Lords and the UK Government's champion of volunteering,
the plenary session "Volunteerism Is a Core Value for Palliative Care", the
workshop "Access to Palliative Care as a Human Right", and International
perspectives on the role of volunteers in Palliative Care. Special one-day
registration fee of $70 for volunteers to attend the Congress on Friday, October
8.
PRE-CONGRESS EVENT: The 2nd
International Cancer Fatigue Symposium will take place at the Hyatt Regency
Hotel in Montreal (5-minute walk from the Palais des Congres), on October 3-4,
2010 (immediately prior to the Congress). For more information, please
visit
www.fatiguesymposium.ca
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For more
information on the Congress,
visit www.pal2010.com, e-mail
info@pal2010.com or call +1 450-292-3456
ext. 227.
Register before August 1, 2010 to take advantage of the early-bird rate.
Registration is available online or by mail or fax.
We
look forward to welcoming you in
Montreal!
Sincerely,
April O'Donoughue
Congress Coordinator, 18th International Congress on Palliative Care
2010 Congress Secretariat
c/o O'Donoughue & Associates Event Management
75 chemin Mountain
Mansonville, Quebec, Canada J0E 1X0
Tel: +1 450-292-3456, ext. 228
Fax: +1 450-292-3453
E-mail: info@pal2010.com
Web : www.pal2010.com
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