EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Chapter 1–The Palliative Care Matters Initiative
- Introduction
- Background and Context
- The Three Phases of the PCM Initiative
Chapter 2–The Research and Lay Panel Recommendations
- The Research Questions
- The Lay Panel Recommendations
Chapter 3–Identifying Opportunities for Change in Canadian Health Care
- Immediate Opportunities
- Medium-Term Opportunities
- Long-Term Opportunities
Chapter 4–Bridging Recommendations and Action
- A National Palliative Care Strategy
- Education, Training, and Standards for Health Professionals
- Caregiver Supports
- National Secretariat, National Centre of Research
- Public Awareness Campaign
- An Amended Canada Health Act
Chapter 5–Fostering Change: A Call to Action
- Begin with Patients and the Public as Experts
- Develop a Better Understanding of the Landscape
- Move From Organic to Strategic to Implementation
- Workforce Planning Is Essential
- Foster Current Opportunities in Home and Community Care
Appendix A–Bibliography
Appendix B–Overview of National Reports
Appendix C–Key Findings From Expert Panel Reports
Appendix D–Consensus Statement of the Palliative Care Matters Lay Panel (abridged)