Professional Resources
ORGANIZATIONS
CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care: Educating healthcare professionals the CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Careprovides palliative care education and community education.
Center for Civic Partnerships: Helping communities meet the needs of older residents, or to engage these residents in civic life
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC): Resource for palliative care program development and growth
Choosing Wisely: Aims to promote conversations between physicians and patients by helping patients choose care.
Coalition for Compassionate Care of California: Has an ongoing series of workshops and trainings for professionals involved in palliative care. See the list here: http://coalitionccc.org/training-events/workshops/
George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish): A leading organization on education and clinical issues related to spirituality and health
International Palliative Care Research Center (IPCRC): Aims to make all palliative care resources accessible and build palliative care capacity worldwide
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: Care Management: Advancing professional geriatric care management through education, collaboration, and leadership
NHPCO: The largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States.
SWHPN: The first social work organization in end-of-life and palliative care.
BLOG POSTS
Last Acts of Kindness: Powerful book by Judith Redwing Keyssar who provides nursing expertise in the field of palliative care