Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: November 18, 2015

For his dedication to improving end-of-life care for Canadians.

Harvey Max Chochinov is as an international leader in the field of palliative care. A distinguished professor and Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, he has studied the psychosocial dimensions of palliative medicine, which include patient dignity, communication and existential suffering. His innovative “dignity therapy” approach is now being used by health care providers worldwide. Co-founder of the Canadian Virtual Hospice, he has been a guiding force in the development of an online palliative care resource centre that provides support and personalized information to patients, families, health providers, researchers, educators and policy makers across Canada.