More, Earlier, Better Conversations
BC Centre for Palliative Care promotes a person-centred approach to care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient and family preferences, needs, and values.
View and download our Serious Illness Conversation Brochure for Health Care Providers.
The Centre’s Serious Illness Conversation (SIC) Initiative aims to:
- Promote the use of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide and Program — developed by Ariadne Labs of Harvard Medical School — throughout health authorities in B.C.
- Support the education of health-care professionals on using the SIC Guide in their practice.
- Work with health authorities to integrate the SIC Guide into clinical practice for patients with a serious illness.
- Develop tools and resources in collaboration with Ariadne Labs.
Access to SIC Workshop Materials
With each level of training completed, you get access to materials that will support you as a trained clinician, certified facilitator, or master trainer. To request SIC materials for your upcoming workshops, complete the SIC Materials Request Form. This process ensures you receive the most current and approved versions of all resources. Once your online request form is submitted, materials will be distributed based on the information provided within 5-7 business days. Since materials are updated annually, you only need to submit one request per year.
Continuing Education Credits
If you undertake your training in B.C., you may be eligible for continuing education credits. Outside of B.C., continuing education credits may need to be arranged in partnership with a local university
For more information about the Serious Illness Conversation Initiative, refer to the initiative overview.
