- Before I Die
The online component to the PBS program " Before I Die: Medical Care and Personal Choices". The program explores the medical, ethical, and social issues surrounding end-of-life care in America today.
http://www.wnet.org/bid/
- Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group
Information on this research review group, a member of the international Cochrane Collaboration, dedicated to providing systematic reviews of published evidence in the field of palliative care.
http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/cochrane/
- Dying Well
The president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Ira Byock, provides excerpts from his book about resources for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
http://www.dyingwell.com/
- HMS Center for Palliative Care
Programs offered at Harvard Medical School for healthcare professionals. Located in Boston, Mass.
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/cdi/pallcare/
- Innovations in End-of-Life Care
This on-line journal features peer-reviewed examples of promising practices in end-of-life care.
http://www.edc.org/lastacts/
- Jenkin and McLeod
Information about this Australian based team of consultants which design training packages for medical professionals and facilities who require a palliative care model.
http://www.jenkinmcleod.com.au/
- Living Lessons(TM)
A national initiative to increase awareness of hospice palliative care and services in Canada. The campaign is presented in partnership with the Canadian Palliative Care Association and The Glaxo Wellcome Foundation.
http://www.living-lessons.org/
- LMI - Progress in Palliative Care
A journal with an international perspective that provides a forum for rapid interchange of information on all aspects of palliative care.
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/lmi/ppc/ppcmain.html
- Pain and Palliative Care Reporter
A public resource of general information on the legal aspects of pain management and end-of-life care in the United States.
http://www.painlaw.org/
- Palliative Care
Patient resources, forums, a newsletter and professional resources are offered.
http://www.growthhouse.org/palliat.html
- Palliative Care Corner
A forum to introduce both common and new palliative management strategies for physical symptoms.
http://www.painconsult.com/Pcc.htm
- Palliative Drugs
Provides independent information for health professionals about drugs usage in this specialty.
http://www.palliativedrugs.org/
- Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care
US organization dedicated to improving healthcare for dying persons and their families through demonstration projects addressing particular challenges to existing models of hospice and palliative care.
http://www.promotingexcellence.org/
- Sue Ryder Care
UK palliative care charity with seven hospices, which provide pain control, respite care and day care for people with serious and terminal conditions.
http://www.suerydercare.org
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