平特五不中鈥檚 Dr. Balfour Mount among six new inductees into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Dr. Balfour Mount, Eric M. Flanders Emeritus Professor of Palliative Care at 平特五不中 was among the six renowned medical pioneers recognized as the 2018 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Inductees during a special ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry,聽Western University on Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Inductees are individuals whose contributions have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. Their work may be a single outstanding contribution or a career of notable achievements. As trailblazers in their respective fields, these experts underpin聽Canada鈥檚聽role as a world-class leader in medicine and health sciences.
Credited with coining the term 芦聽palliative care,聽禄 Dr. Mount recognized the need for special care to alleviate suffering and enhance dignity for dying patients. Dr. Mount is known for achieving the integration of palliative care as integral to humane health care. Future patients and their families will experience dignity and compassion facing some of their greatest challenges because of his vision.
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these six individuals as honoured members,聽禄 says Dr.聽Bryce Taylor, national chair of the CMHF. 芦聽Their passion and visionary leadership has improved health in this country, with global impact. Each of these exceptional people has earned their place alongside the current 125 Laureates of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.聽禄
Congratulations Dr. Mount!
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