Community of Practice – PCAND

PALLIATIVE CARE FOR ADVANCED NON-MALIGNANT DISEASES (PCAND)

Palliative Care for Advanced Non-malignant Diseases (PCAND) is a community of practice of specialist palliative care providers who are providing care to patients with advanced non-malignant diseases in the ambulatory setting. The ambulatory setting presents an opportunity to engage specialist palliative care early, especially in the face of the unpredictable trajectories that characterize non-malignant diseases. This community of practice seeks to support its members clinically, academically, and educationally.

Interested in sharing a case at an upcoming meeting?

Please email office@pallmed.ca if you are interested in sharing an interesting case.

Click here to view presenter guidelines. (coming soon)

Download the PCAND slide template. (coming soon)

Upcoming Meetings:

October 9, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 am PT/12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
December 11, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 am PT/12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
February 12, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 am PT/12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
April 16, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 am PT/12:00 – 1:00 pm ET

What We Do
  • Meet virtually 4 times a year
  • Discuss program development
  • Discuss complex clinical cases
  • Collaborate in research
  • Provide a forum for ongoing discussion
Chairs

Daphna Grossman

Michael Bonares

Kathleen Milne