“Poetry is the clear expression of mixed feelings” – W. H. Auden. March 21st is celebrated globally as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the impact a poem can have on our emotions. To celebrate this art form, the IAPC presents to you a collection of poems penned by our very…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 19 Lecture Date: 6th March, 2023 Topic: Antenatal palliative care consultation: Implications for decision-making and perinatal outcomes Speaker: Dr. Shruthi Kamble Moderator: Dr. Manasi Patil The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 18 Lecture Date: 27th February, 2023 Topic: Pain management in pregnant patients with malignancy Speaker: Dr. Aswathi Praveen Moderator: Dr. Anuja Damani The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested…
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IAPCON 2023 concludes with immense success and grandeur The much awaited 30th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2023) concluded successfully on Sunday, 12th February, 2023, after a 3-day academic fiesta. IAPCON 2023 was a physical conference organised at the Nimhans Convention Center, Bengaluru, and was organised by Bangalore Hospice…
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Newsletter: March 2023 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear Friends, With the unique and innovative conference, the 30th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care 2023 (IAPCON 2023), the true metamorphosis of Palliative Medicine in India has begun. This conference was organised between Friday, 10th February, 2023, and Sunday, 12th February, 2023,…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 17 Lecture Date: 20th February, 2023 Topic: Palliative care in Gynaecological Oncology Speaker: Dr. Surendra Kumar Pingoliya Moderator: Dr. Yogendra Singhal The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to…
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Social Justice and Palliative Care – Ms. Anu Savio Thelly, Pondicherry The theme for ‘World Day of Social Justice’ 2023 is “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice”. Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. It refers to ensuring justice regarding the equal distribution of…
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Women of Substance in Palliative Medicine – Dr. Vidya Viswanath, Vishakapatnam International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize resources and political will to address global problems, and celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ began as a resolution by the…
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Human Fraternity – “Fellow Travelers, Sharing the Same Flesh” – Dr. Odette Spruijt, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia February 4th was the International Day of Human Fraternity. This day was first established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 21st, 2020, (resolution 75/200) as a way to promote greater cultural and religious tolerance. It was inspired…
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Applications invited for the ‘Masterclass – ImPaCT NephroCare’, organised by the Academy of Palliative Medicine The Masterclass – ImPaCT NephroCare, is a free Certificate Course launched by the Academy of Palliative Medicine and endorsed jointly by the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), and Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN). This program offers a set of ‘Immersive Palliative Care Training…
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