Palliative Care Victoria together with Parkville Integrated Palliative Care are pleased to offer you the opportunity to hear Dr Hsien Seow, renowned podcaster, author and advocate for the reclamation of person-centered care.
In the podcast, The Waiting Room Revolution, Dr. Seow and his colleague, Dr. Winemaker, shared 7 keys to navigate a life-changing diagnosis in 2021. Since then, the podcast has become a global social movement. They've since published a best-selling book to support patients and families to leech out a palliative approach to care without the labels. In this talk, Dr. Seow will share what he's learned so far, and what Australian patients and health care providers can do to join the growing revolution to reclaim person-centered care.
Event Program
The event will be held at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne - Level 7, Lecture Theatre B - 305 Grattan Street, Parkville on the 15 November 2024.
5.45pm - Arrival and registration
6.00pm - Event commences, MC A/Prof Jaclyn Yoong
6:05pm - Dr Hsien Seow presentation
6:45pm - Q & A
7:00pm - Light refreshments served in Theatre foyer
7:30pm - Event ends
Guest Speaker
Dr Hsien Seow
Dr. Hsien Seow, PhD (Johns Hopkins), BSc (Yale), is the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and a Professor in the Department of Oncology, McMaster University. He publishes health care and policy research focused on improving care for patients with serious illness. He is the co-author of "Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis", and the co-host of "The Waiting Room Revolution" podcast. He was recently inducted into the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
MC for evening
A/Prof Jaclyn Yoong
A/Professor Jaclyn Yoong is a Medical Oncologist and Palliative Care Physician from Melbourne. She works (too much) at Northern Health and Monash Health, and is in constant pursuit of the ideal life-work balance. Her primary work-related interests are in lung cancer care and effective integration with palliative care. More recently she has also become interested in integrated palliative care for patients with progressive neurological disease. When she’s not working, she enjoys motorsports and thinks life shouldn’t be taken too seriously, because, after all, laughter is the best medicine.
Registration
Registration for this unique event is now open. Scroll to the top of the page to register and purchase your tickets.
Join us for this meaningful and inspiring evening to raise awareness and what you can do to join the growing revolution to reclaim person-centered care.
View this helpful page about how to get to Peter Mac, Melbourne.
More from Dr Hsien Seow
"Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis"
Written by Dr Sammy Winemaker and Dr Hsien Seow
The authors, Drs. Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow draw on their decades spent researching and caring for thousands of seriously ill patients to reveal the seven keys for a better illness experience. With real-life stories, tips, and exercises to improve your journey right from diagnosis, these compassionate experts empower you with 7 practical keys to navigate the health care system with knowledge, confidence, and clarity. Written as a guidebook for every patient and family, it is also a useful guide for health care providers, who are seeking to reclaim person-centered, relational care.
Further information about this book and how to purchase can be found at https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/book or on www.amazon.com.au or however you purchase books.
In the lead-up to the 2023 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference, Dr Hsien Seow spoke with Ian Campbell, for the PCA Thursdays@3 podcast. You can listen below. (25:43)
The Waiting Room Revolution - Dr Hsien Seow and Dr Samantha Winemaker
For more information about the event, please contact:
Palliative Care Victoria
9662 9644
info@pallcarevic.asn.au