As part of the Palliative Care Nurses Interest Group AGM we will be hosting an opportunity for everyone caring for those during COVID 19 pandemic to explore the presence and impact of grief for our patients, families and ourselves.

4;30-4;40- Welcome and Introductions- Maria Rugg RNBScN MN CNS CHPCN (C ) President Elect Palliative Care Nurses Interest Group

4:40-5:40, Loss in the Time of COVID19: Exploring the Impact of Grief in the year of the Nurse,

C. Elizabeth Dougherty B.S.W, M.S.W, R.S.W Palliative Care Psychosocial Clinician and Educator

5:40-6:00- Closing Remarks and planning for strategic planning seesion with membership only

Elizabeth is a clinical Social Worker and educator with extensive experience supporting children, youth and adults facing serious illness, uncertainty and grief. After specializing in Palliative Care at the largest cancer treatment centre in Canada, she started a community-based private practice supporting individuals and families of all ages following the diagnosis of a complex illness. 

Elizabeth collaborates on multiple initiatives advocating for greater access to high quality Palliative and end-of-life care and teaches courses, seminars and workshops across disciplines, settings and sectors. Elizabeth is honoured to be a Partner with the Children and Youth Grief Network and is truly grateful to be an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) with the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University.