Inuit

Sophie

Sophie Pamak is Inuit from Hopedale, Labrador. She is a nurse with the Home and Community Care Program with the Department of Health and Social Development.

Comfort in my own language

Sophie talks about the benefits of speaking to patients in their own language. (02:15)

Inuit - Talking About Illness

Respecting your wishes (0:48)
The worst conversation (1:57)
Care in your own language (0:43)
Take notes and ask questions (1:06)
Advance care planning (0:57)
Getting on the same page (1:41)
How much to share? (0:45)

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