11th International WeCare Chair Workshop “Responding to the Wish for Death”
Date: Friday, November 29th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Campus Barcelona, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Aula Magna
“Accompanying someone in their final moments is not just about easing their physical pain, but also being a light in the depths of their soul, offering them understanding, respect, and peace on their final journey.”
Do you work with people facing advanced or terminal illnesses? Would you like to learn how to effectively and sensitively address the complex desire to hasten death, both in patients and their families? Then this workshop is for you!
Join the 11th International Workshop “Responding to the Desire to Die,” where leading experts in palliative care, philosophy, and psychology will share their knowledge and provide you with practical tools to understand and manage the spiritual and emotional motivations of patients with advanced illnesses.
Highlighted Program:
- How to explore the spiritual constants of the ill patient
- Keys to the clinical response to the desire to hasten death
- Caring for the professional in this delicate context
- Integral care for the patient’s family
The 11th International Workshop “Responding to the Desire to Die” features a group of renowned experts who, from various fields of health and the humanities, will share their knowledge to provide a comprehensive vision of end-of-life care. These professionals will offer their unique perspectives to help us better understand the needs of patients and their families during critical moments.
- Cristina Monforte-Royo: Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Faculty at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) and co-director of the WeCare Chair. She holds a PhD in Nursing and is a leading figure in the field of palliative care and end-of-life research.
- Joaquim Julià-Torras: Doctor of Medicine and Head of the Palliative Care Department at the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) in Badalona. Director of the WeCare Chair, he brings extensive clinical experience in palliative care for patients with advanced diseases.
- Aleix Bonfill: Doctor of Philosophy and professor at La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull. An expert in philosophy applied to palliative care, Bonfill will explore the spiritual constants of ill individuals and how these influence their experience at the end of life.
- Javier Rocafort: Adjunct physician in the Palliative Care Service at San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pamplona. Rocafort is a leading authority on clinical care in response to the desire to hasten death, and he will offer practical insights for medical responses in these situations.
- Marina Martínez: Psychologist in the Palliative Care Service at Clínica Universidad de Navarra. Martínez specializes in the emotional and psychological care of healthcare professionals, a key factor when working in high-pressure contexts such as the desire to hasten death.
- Miguel Ángel Cuervo: Physician at the University Hospital of Badajoz. Cuervo is a specialist in family care for patients expressing the desire to hasten death, offering tools to support loved ones through this delicate process.
- Albert Balaguer: Coordinator of the WeCare Chair and a leading figure in the field of palliative care in Catalonia. Balaguer has extensive experience in palliative care research and training, and he will present the conclusions of the workshop.
This event is open to all healthcare professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care. It is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of this crucial topic and participate in discussions that can transform your daily practice.
Register now!
Secure your spot and be part of a formative experience that will make a difference in your career and in the lives of your patients.
Registration link: https://www.uic.es/en/agenda/11th-international-wecare-chair-workshop-responding-wish-death
