It was with deep sorrow that the family of the ILF heard of the death of David, an astute and reliable thinker and colleague who profoundly influenced many who are involved in the world of the care for individuals living with lymphœdema, whether as patients, professionals, carers or family, encouraging us all to create a better everyday life for people living with lymphœdema and related disorders.We honour him and remember his service over many years.
Dr. Keast, a native of London, Ontario, Canada, graduated from Western University with a Masters Degree in Chemistry and taught high school for 11 years before entering Queen’s University (Canada) to study medicine, graduating in 1985.
He was a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He practised Family Medicine for 25 years before focusing his practice on chronic wound and lymphoedema management. His last appointment was as the Medical Director of the Outpatient Chronic Wound Management Clinic at the Parkwood Institute, London. Dr. Keast was Clinical Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and Associate Scientist in the Parkwood Research Institute, part of the Lawson Health Research Institute.
He had research interest's in wound assessment tools, and the nature and characteristics of people living with lymphoedema. He had participated in multiple clinical trials. Dr. Keast was a founding board member and Past President of the Canadian Association of Wound Care (now Wounds Canada), the founding co-chair of the Canadian Lymphedema Framework and one of the founding members of the World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care in cooperation with the World Health Organization. Dr. Keast was an internationally recognized educator and has published over 90 papers and eight book chapters.
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