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The Canadian Palliative Care Education Group.

N MacDonald1, M Boisvert, D Dudgeon

  • 1Centre for Bioethics, Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, McGill University, Quebec, Canada.

Journal of Palliative Care
|October 6, 2000
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Canadian medical schools show varied emphasis on palliative care education, despite recognized need. Investment in palliative care staff positions and education remains insufficient to meet the demand.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Palliative Care
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The Canadian Palliative Care Education Group surveys palliative care education in Canadian medical schools.
  • Palliative care education is crucial for addressing end-of-life care needs.
  • Previous assessments of palliative care education in Canada are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the status of palliative care education in Canadian medical schools during the 1996-97 academic year.
  • To describe the organizational structure of the Canadian Palliative Care Education Group.
  • To identify disparities in palliative care education across Canadian institutions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 16 Canadian medical schools.
  • Data collected focused on the emphasis placed on palliative care education.

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  • The availability of academic staff positions in palliative care was also assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant variation exists in the emphasis on palliative care among Canadian medical schools.
    • Palliative care education levels correlate with the availability of dedicated academic staff positions.
    • Rhetorical support for palliative care education does not align with tangible investment.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a clear need for enhanced palliative care education in Canadian medical schools.
    • A gap exists between the recognized importance of palliative care and its actual implementation in medical curricula.
    • Increased investment in academic staff and resources is necessary to improve palliative care education standards.