Session was held on March 5, 2025
This session explored the principles of providing culturally sensitive palliative care tailored to the unique beliefs, values, and traditions of the Chinese community. Participants gained insights into cultural nuances around illness, caregiving, and end-of-life discussions, as well as practical strategies for building trust and delivering compassionate, culturally appropriate care. Designed for healthcare professionals, this session fostered understanding and equipped participants to meet the diverse needs of Chinese patients and their families.
Presenters:
- Dr. Kelvin Lou
- Lennie Tan
- Dr. Khue-Tu Nguyen
Culturally Sensitive Palliative Care for the Chinese Community
- The Farewell
- Barriers and Facilitators to Advance Care Planning among Chinese Patients with Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine.
- Toward Culturally Tailored Advance Care Planning for the Chinese Diaspora: An Integrative Systematic Review published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine.
- Translated tools from Vancouver Coastal Health:
- Contact Kelvin Lou at klou@alumni.ubc.ca for more information.