Emmanuel Health has released a new guide to help staff thoughtfully navigate end-of-life conversations with patients. Developed by spiritual care and ethics teams, the resource offers practical scenarios and support strategies. Explore the guide and pastoral letter to learn more.
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The resource presents three scenarios in which a staff member may need to provide recognition, listening, and support. How each layer of care is offered will depend on the context of the staff member and the person receiving care, so team members are encouraged to reach out to supervisors, colleagues, and others to consider the best approach.
The Guide’s release comes shortly after the release of the Catholic Bishop’s of Saskatchewan’s pastoral lettre, “Dying with Hope: Living and Walking Together.” Both documents as well as the Bishops of Saskatchewan’s 2017 pastoral lettre, “Living Through Our Dying,” are available at the links below.
End-of-Life Conversations: A Guide for Emmanuel Health Staff