Harvey Max Chochinov OC OM FRSC (born March 9, 1958)[1] is a Canadian academic and psychiatrist from Winnipeg, Canada. He is a leading authority on the emotional dimensions of end-of-life, and on supportive and palliative care.[2] He is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and a Senior Scientist at CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute.[3]
Chochinov's research focuses on best practices in psycho-oncology and enhancing the psychological well-being and quality of life of patients with advanced disease. He is credited with meticulously examining the experiential landscape of advanced illness and enriching the care of individuals with advanced illness worldwide.[4]
He completed his MD and PhD (Community Health Sciences) at the University of Manitoba; he completed his residency in psychiatry, followed by a fellowship in psycho-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
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- ^ "Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, end-of-life care champion, named to Canadian Medical Hall of Fame" (Press release). The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. 15 January 2020.
- ^ "University of Manitoba - Faculty of Medicine - Psychiatry - Harvey Max Chochinov, MD, PhD, FRCPC". umanitoba.ca. University of Manitoba. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ "CAPO - Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov: Nominated for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame".