This page includes information and resources on end-of-life care (also called palliative care), as well as on planning for death, talking about death and dying and medical aid in dying (MAiD).
Overview
Browse our Books about End of Life for Patients and Families.
To borrow a book, visit us at the McConnell Patient Resource Centre.
McGill University Health Centre
Biblio-Santé
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Canadian Virtual Hospice
- What is Palliative Care?
- Symptoms & Health Concerns
- Decisions
- Emotional Health
- Providing Care
- Financial Assistance
- Spiritual Health
- Final Days
- Glossary
Éducaloi
- Dealing with a Death and Settling an Estate
- When a Loved One Dies in an Indigenous Community: First Steps
Gouvernment of Canada
Gouvernment of Quebec
Living My Culture
“At LivingMyCulture.ca, people from various cultures share their stories and wisdom about living with serious illness, end of life and grief to support others.”
Marie Curie (United Kingdom)
- Living With a Terminal Illness
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care for LGBT People: A Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Trans People Facing Advanced Illness
McGill Council on Palliative Care
Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)
Speak Up Canada
The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Planning
Alberta Health
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Curateur public du Québec
Dying with Dignity Canada
Éducaloi
- Incapacity (Being Unable to Care for Yourself or Your Affairs)
- Incapacity and the Public Curator
- Homologation: Using a Protection Mandate
- Making a Will: When You Live in an Indigenous Community
- Protection Mandates: Naming Someone to Act for You
- Wills
Government of Quebec
Marie Curie (United Kingdom)
- Getting Started with Planning Ahead
- Leaving Behind Memories
- Rehoming your Pet
- Sorting out Social Media and Online Accounts
Speak Up Canada
Survivors’ Circle of Sasktatoon
Talking About Death
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Dying Matters (United Kingdom)
Hospice Calgary
KidsGrief
Living My Culture
Marie Curie (United Kingdom)
- Emotional and Spiritual Pain
- Emotional Experiences and Concerns
- Sexuality and Intimate Relationship
- Talking to a Loved One about The Future Plans
- Talking about Your Future Plans with Loved One
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Ottawa Personal Decision Guide for People Making Health or Social Decisions
- Understanding the Options: Planning Care for Critically Ill Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Plan Well
- Home Page
- What’s Important to Me — Patient Version
- What’s Important to Me — Substitute Decisions Maker Version
Record Me Now
Record Me Now is a free application for computers and iPhones that makes video recordings of you answering questions on various topics (your experiences, values, and more) to leave as a legacy for your loved ones.
Speak Up Canada
The Conversation Project (United States)
Medical Aid in Dying
Bridge C-14
Dying with Dignity Canada
Éducaloi
Government of Quebec
Island Health
KidsGrief
Programs & Support
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Government of Canada
Mouvement Albatros du Québec
- Homepage (Only available in French)
Related Topics
You may also consult our resources in French or our list of general health sites.
Page Last Updated: May 31, 2022
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