People experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for illness and mortality and face significant systemic barriers to receiving good palliative care at the end of life. This study by Robinson and colleagues (2022) sought to quantify the impact of a health navigator on the delivery of palliative care to patients experiencing homelessness through the Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH) Program in Toronto. The authors identified five key areas of the health navigator role including (1) facilitating access, (2) coordinating care, (3) addressing social determinants of health, (4) advocating for patients, and (5) counselling patients and loved ones. The authors concluded that incorporating a professional health navigator into community-based palliative care teams improves access to care for structurally vulnerable populations. Read more…
HPCO’s Annual Conference
For any questions or information about the HPCO Annual Conference, please contact:
Conference Manager
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
808-2 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1J3
416-304-1477 or 1-(800)-349-3111 ext. 223
Resources for Families
“A Caregiver’s Guide”
You can also request your free copy of "A Caregiver's Guide: A Handbook About End-of-Life Care" by contacting Nav Dhillon at nav.dhillon@hpco.ca
Health Care Consent and Advance Care Planning Resources
HPCO’s Caregiver Support Modules
Resources for Health Professionals
First Nations Caregiver Modules
