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Palliative care and the underhoused population
with Dr. Naheed Dosani

Dr. Dosani discusses the concept of structural vulnerability and the need for palliative care in this population. The Peach program, a mobile street and shelter-based palliative care initiative, is introduced, highlighting its outcomes and interprofessional team. The importance of integrating health and social services and adopting a trauma-informed approach is highlighted. Dr. Dosani shares a client's story, emphasizing the challenges faced by homeless individuals and the need for compassionate care. He encourages healthcare professionals to advocate for systemic change and promote health equity.

About Dr. Naheed Dosani

Dr. Naheed Dosani is a palliative care physician at St Michael's Hospital, Palliative Education And Care for the Homeless (PEACH), Inner City Health Associates, and Kensington Health. Dr. Dosani is also a lecturer at the University of Toronto, and an assistant professor at McMaster University.

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