World Health Organization
Strengthening noncommunicable disease integration in all-hazards emergency preparedness and response
Briefs & Fact Sheets
12 May 2025
A Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care from Cancer Control Ontario
Cancer Control Ontario, Ontario Health
26 Mar 2025
Integrating a palliative care approach earlier in the disease trajectory improves the quality of living and dying, and relieves suffering for patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses. This tool outlines the approach through three steps:
- Identify- Ask the Surprise Question
- Assess: Symptoms, Performance Status, Understanding of the Patient/Family
- Plan/Manage: Advance Care Planning, End of Life Care Planning
