WELCOME TO THE DURHAM REGION PPSMC EDUCATION HUB


VON Durham has a special RN role, the Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant (PPSMC) who supports health care providers through consultation, education, coaching and mentorship. 

PPSMC supports capacity building of frontline health care providers in palliative care and pain and symptom management. Supporting a Palliative Approach to Care  in a variety of settings including Long-Term Care, Home and Community Care Support Services, Contracted Service Providers, Community Support Services and Primary Care. 

The PPSMC services does not provide direct care and is not an emergency service. 

For enquires and support, please contact:
Brenda Derdaele RN, CHPCN(c)


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Please feel free to browse through our Palliative Care Resources, Educational Newsletters, Webinars etc. 


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VON Durham Hospice Services

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Please visit our website to see how we can support our Palliative  Community from time of diagnosis through to End of Life with Volunteer Support, Client and Caregiver Support Groups, Hospice Nurse Navigation, Supportive Care Counselling, Grief and Bereavement  Support, and Educational Opportunities. 

www.vondurham.org

The medical information contained on this website is not a substitute for professional medical advise, diagnosis or treatment. 

It is provided for educational purposes only. 

You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.