IAPC Newsletter: May 2025

Newsletter: May 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear All, Building on over a decade of expertise, the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) continues to offer diverse training programs catering to members of the multidisciplinary team. IAPC’s Foundation Course in the Essentials of Palliative Care remains one of the most popular programs for doctors…

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Embracing Compassion in Palliative Care

Embracing Compassion in Palliative Care – Mr. Sandeep Singh, Bathinda I began my professional journey as a Nursing Officer in various private hospitals across Punjab, working in departments such as the Emergency Ward, ICU, and General Ward. During this time, I cared for many cancer patients. Yet, despite this experience, I had never come across…

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The Final Embrace: What the Pope’s Last Journey Teaches Us About the Role of Nurses in End-of-Life Care

The Final Embrace: What the Pope’s Last Journey Teaches Us About the Role of Nurses in End-of-Life Care – Ms Sangeetha Murugan, Bengaluru “Thank you for bringing me back to the Square.” — Pope Francis, to his nurse and healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti In the stillness of his final hours, Pope Francis offered a simple…

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Laugh- A- Lot @ St. John’s

Laugh- A- Lot @ St. John’s – Ms Nanda C. Prem, Bengaluru “A day without laughing is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin World Laughter Day 2025 falls on Sunday, 4th May. To mark the occasion, we showcase an inspiring initiative by the Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine at St. John’s Medical College & Hospital,…

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