How to improve your planning for future health care: Tips from a physician, lawyer & the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
September 11, 2025 · 12:00 - 1:30pm
Organized by: Palliative Institute
Audience: Healthcare professionals
This event is for professionals/organizations that have a role in advance care planning.
Presenters
Dr. Charlie Chen (AHS Palliative Care Consultant), Shelly Chamaschuk (Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP), Sara O’Dea (Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee), Melanie Blackwell (Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee).
Members of the public, professionals & others have been collaborating to strengthen Albertans’ planning for future health care & incapacity. Hear their stories & ask your “burning” questions. We’ll provide resources and specific tips (including scripts for conversations with your agent, lawyer, and health care team) – to increase the likelihood your wishes will be honoured.
This event is part of the Covenant Health Palliative Institute's ECHO Hub virtual knowledge-sharing platform. Find more events or revisit past sessions on ECHO Hub.