The Cardiff University MSc Program in Palliative Medicine for Health Care Professionals Starting 03 September 2018 The scholarship will fund full Cardiff University course fees and travel and accommodation in the UK to attend compulsory residential teaching for the full 3-year duration of the programme. The scholarships are most suitable for those who have previously…
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Hosted by INCTR Canada/Two world’s Cancer Collaboration On 21st February 2018, a meeting was held in New Delhi to discuss approaches to population community based care in certain north Indian States. It was intended to identify the ways in which the states could move towards a community- based palliative care programme in which the roles…
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Project ECHO PCC will connect experts in pediatric palliative care with health care workers caring for children with life-limiting conditions across South Asia, and provide practical training using web-based video conferencing. Register by completing the registration form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7G3WLN Contact Ms. Vineela Rapelli if you have any questions: vineela.rapelli@gmail.com
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The 26th International Conference of Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is scheduled to be held on February 8, 9 & 10 of 2019 at Aluva in Kerala, India. Visit http://www.iapconkochi2019.com/ for more details.
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Definition of terms used in limitation of treatment and providing palliative care at end of life.
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Right to Life includes right to Die On Friday, March 9th 2018, the Supreme Court of India legalises passive Euthanasia and living will, and lays down a set of strict guidelines to prevent abuse. The verdict was given so that those terminally ill patients who are in Persistent and incurable Vegetative State (PVS) can opt…
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PalliKare is a Mobile App for Palliative Care, designed by Karunashraya, Bangalore Hospice Trust, free to download and use. Please download it from Google Play Store.
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Report on the Hands – on training program under the National Programme in Palliative Care (2 – 4 November, 2017) at Karunashraya, Bengaluru. The second phase of the Training of Trainers program – the ‘Hands-on training’ program under the National Programme in Palliative Care was held at Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya, in Bengaluru from…
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Bihar government intends to expand palliative care services in the state. The present Health Minister, Mr. Mangal Pandey has agreed in principle to formulate and implement palliative policy in the state soon. Dr. Abhinav Singh, IAPC, zonal representative is in touch with the health ministry and progressing in the process.
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