[BIC-announce] FW: Euthanasia and Palliative Care panel discussion, Nov 23 at the MNI

[Jennifer Chew, Ms.]

PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE.  THANK YOU.  JENNIFER

Jennifer Chew
McConnell Brain Imaging Centre
MNI - WB317
3801 University Street
Montreal, Qc  H3A 2B4
Telephone:  514-398-8554
Fax:  514-398-2975



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From: MNISTAFF - Montreal Neurological Institute Staff [mailto:MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms.
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:43 AM
To: MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA
Subject: Euthanasia and Palliative Care panel discussion, Nov 23 at the MNI
Importance: High


Dear Colleagues,

Physicians and residents in Quebec have been quoted recently as supporting euthanasia but this approach has implications for the practice of palliative care medicine.  Please come to hear a discussion on this important issue.

Euthanasia for Patients Dying of Neurological Disease:  Is this what we want?
Panel discussion with
Dr. Manuel Borod, Director, MUHC Palliative Care Division
Dr. Mark Angle, Clinical Director, Neuro-Anaesthesia & Critical Care, The Montreal Neurological Hospital
Dr. Eugene Bereza, Director, McGill Bioethics Unit

Monday, November 23, 2009 at Noon (please come at 11:45 am for a light buffet lunch)
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre
Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
3801 University

RSVP to Debbie Rashcovsky at 514-398-6047/ debbie.rashcovsky at mcgill.ca<mailto:debbie.rashcovsky at mcgill.ca>

Please plan to join us,

Beth

Elizabeth Kofron, PhD
Associate Director
Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
Suite 636
3801 University Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada  H3A 2B4

Tel:  514-398-2316
Fax: 514-398-8248
elizabeth.kofron at mcgill.ca<mailto:elizabeth.kofron at mcgill.ca>

Assistant: 514-398-6047

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