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Edward James Fitzgibbon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine. He has served as a Palliative Care Physician in the Division of Palliative Care since January 2001, providing clinical services, teaching residents and medical students, and conducting quality improvement research.
His educational background spans multiple institutions and specializations:
- MB,BCh,BaO in Medicine from University College Cork (1982)
- MRCGP in Family Medicine from Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) (1986)
- MICGP in Family Medicine from Irish College of General Practitioners (1987)
- CCFP in Family Medicine from Canadian College of Family Physicians (1995)
- Palliative Care certification from University of Ottawa (2000)
- MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from University of Ottawa (2004)
- CCFP (PC) in Palliative Care from Canadian College of Family Physicians (2018)
Dr. Fitzgibbon's research focuses on optimizing palliative care delivery through health services research. His work examines quality of care metrics, shared decision-making processes, patient safety protocols, and healthcare utilization patterns. Key methodologies include systematic audits of clinical outcomes, database development, and survey analysis to translate findings into practice improvements.
He has led significant audit projects including analyses of end-of-life hospitalizations, emergency department utilization by oncology patients, discharge outcomes for palliative referrals, and effectiveness of pain management interventions. His clinical role integrates direct patient care with educational mentorship for medical trainees, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to enhance end-of-life experiences.
