Dr. Valerie Caraiscos
Palliative care means compassion and empathy. It encompasses pain and symptom relief and psychosocial support delivered in a patient- and family-centred manner to provide high quality care.
Dr. Tziporah Cohen Psychiatrist
Palliative care is compassion, dignity, and the alleviation of suffering.
Dr. Daphna Grossman
Palliative care is surrounding patients and families with a compassionate community providing holistic care.
Dr. Nina Horvath
Palliative care is listening and bearing witness.
Dr. Desmond Leung
In palliative care, it is an honour to bear witness.
Dr. Niren Shetty
Palliative care is care of an individual with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness that prioritizes comfort and quality of life. Various aspects of palliative care can, and should be, addressed by any member of the health care team, but also by family, friends and the entire community.
Dr. Karen Weisz
Palliative care is redefining hope, improving quality of life, and supporting patients and families through difficult times.