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Successful
Partnerships:
Sandra Wolf (USA) - Sheona
McDonald (Canada)
Kerri Marks (USA) - Colleagues (USA)
Dalitso Mzinganjira (Malawi)-Dr. Zipporah Ali (Kenya) &
Stephanie Reynolds (USA)
Bruce Arnold (Canada) - Colleagues (Internationally)
Fatima
Garcia (Philippines) - Kerri Marks (USA)
Dr.
Mohammad Hidayatullah (UAE) - Physician (USA)
Dr.
Zipporah Merdin Ali (Kenya) - Joan "Jody" Ramer- Chrastek (USA)
Kriss
Kevorkian, MSW, Ph.D. (USA) - Malini Mundle (India)
Parag
Bharadwaj, MD (USA) - Sanjay Pisharodi, MBBS (India)
Success Stories:
I contacted the Palliative Care Network regarding ‘Capturing
A Short Life’, a documentary film I produced about infant
loss. I was hopeful that they would be willing to put a link
for my film on their site, they have exceeded my hopes and
expectations. I was offered the opportunity to speak about
the film, and the process of making the film, as part of one
of their audio sessions. Several PCN members volunteered
their time on a weekend to spend a couple of hours in
conversation with me about the project. They have since
followed up with another audio session with one of the
families who was part of the film. Both sessions, from my
perspective, have been conducted in a professional, safe and
engaging manner.
Further, after the initial session, Sandy Wolf was
instrumental in helping to create the facilitator’s guide
for the film, again giving a tremendous amount of time and
energy.
I
have been continually impressed with the level of feedback,
organization and cohesiveness the network embodies. Every
interaction is friendly, professional, supportive, well
thought out and comprehensive. I feel that this is a team
that really cares about understanding the issues involved in
palliative care, furthering their own knowledge and
educating others. I have nothing but thanks to give and good
things to say.
Sheona McDonald, Director &
Producer ‘Capturing A Short Life’,Canada
We have started a Pediatric Comfort Pain
Management and Palliative Care Program. As part of the creation
of this` program, we had to clearly define the role of a social
worker on this team. I began emailing various social workers in
the US who were already involved in such programs. I received
numerous correspondance and helpful information. It is great to
know that we have a community where we can refer to when seeking
professional assistance. Thank you palliative care network!
Kerri
Marks, Social Worker, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los
Angeles, USA
I am a nurse from Malawi. I would like to
thank Dr. Zipporah Ali and Stephanie Reynolds, both of whom I
contacted via Palliative Care Network, for providing me
education and information to pursue my education in Palliative
Care. Without the existence of Palliative care network, I
wouldn't have probably been able to pursue with my palliative
care career. I wish to encourage others to take advantage of
this network in advancing Palliative Care services in their
areas. Thank you so much, Palliative Care Network.
Dalitso Mzinganjira, Research Nurse,
UNC-Project/ Lighthouse Clinic, Lilongwe, Malawi
The Palliative
Care Network recently advertised my call for collaborators for a
project, “Mapping End-of-Life Experiences: Reconsidering the
Contributions of Narratives by the Dying in Palliative and
Hospice Care.” I have received several responses from colleagues
in various parts of the world who have expressed an interest. I
look forward to working together to explore various patterns of
the experiential dimensions that constitute “end-of-life” from
the patients’ perspective, and to hearing from others who have
the interest and time to join this project that is intended to
contribute to improved compassionate care to the dying. Thank
you Palliative Care Network for your support and kindness.
Bruce
Arnold, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sociology,University of
Calgary,Calgary, Canada
I wanted to share
my feedback on my interaction with another professional from the
Philippines using this website. I had a positive experience
using this form of communication. It was so interesting to share
various interventions with others who are interested in and work
with chronic pain in the pediatric population. I enjoyed being
able to provide alternative interventions and suggestions. I
look forward to more positive interactions using this site,
gaining additional knowledge through others can only benefit me
and my patients. Thank you Palliative Care Network for giving me
the opportunity to share my knowledge and gain knowledge from
others.
Kerri Marks, Social Worker, Childrens
Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA
Thanks for the service for the propagation
of Palliative care knowledge. I want to thank my colleague who
sent me useful information while I was organizing the Palliative
Care Service in our hospital. It was a successful partnership.
Dr.
Mohammad Hidayatullah, Tawam Hospital - John Hopkins
Medicine, United Arab Emirates
The connection that I made
through Palliative Care Network has proven to be
valuable to me. I contacted Jody Chrastek at the
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. She
provided me information that has been very useful. I
have been disseminating this information to member
hospices and palliative care providers, which in
turn will be beneficial at the national level. In
addition, Jody has provided information about
available training opportunities. I look forward to
continuing this indispensable relationship.
Dr. Zipporah Merdin
Ali, National Coordinator, Kenya Hospices and
Pallliative Care Assocaition, Kenya
We have been able to
connect with each other and have exchanged
many emails sharing our experiences and
knowledge. We thank Palliative Care Network
for this connection and the support it has
provided both personally and professionally.
We’re sharing techniques that help us
professionally in our work in palliative
care and grief and loss, particularly as it
relates to cultural issues, myths and norms.
Despite out geographic and cultural
differences, we share many similar work
experiences that add to the overwhelming
sense of appreciation for this program!
The Palliative Care
Network really is a “network” creating and
building collegial relationships and
support! We hope it enables the same for
other Palliative Care professionals from
around the world.
Kriss Kevorkian, MSW, Ph.D., USA and Malini
Mundle, India
Upon completion of the pilot
project, I went to India and had the honor of
meeting the participants. I had the most humbling
experience when I met the daughter of one of the
patients. I did not realize how much of an impact
such a simple commitment could make. Her mother was
in pain for months from metastatic cancer. Once the
palliative care team got involved, she lived pain
free for weeks. The daughter cherishes those last
weeks with her mother where she was able to interact
normally with her family. She was sitting by her
mother when she died. She said it was so peaceful
that she didn’t realize her mother had passed until
she checked on her. Her words have been an
inspiration to start this website so that others
like her can benefit from the expertise of
palliative care colleagues from around the world.
Parag Bharadwaj, MD, Los Angeles, USA
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