‘Inspire, Empower, Influence and Transform’: Compassionate Leadership Fellowship update As palliative care providers, leadership development is key to building our teams and expanding our reach in healthcare provision. Even more so, compassionate leadership development touches on the goals of palliative care to reduce suffering, promote dignity, fight for justice and improve quality of life. Compassion…
Read MoreKey highlights from the IAPC’s AGBM held on 10th February, 2024 The IAPC’s Annual General Body meeting (AGBM) was held from 5:30 p.m. onwards on Saturday, 10th February, 2024, during IAPCON 2024, at the Auditorium, GCRI, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The key highlights from the AGBM as follows: The results of the IAPC’s election (2024) was announced, by the…
Read MoreThe IAPC’s Election Results (2024) The IAPC’s elections for the 2 positions for Central Council Members from the North Zone was held in-person during IAPCON 2024, at the Telemedicine room, Auditorium, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, on Saturday, 10th February, 2024, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The elections were held under the supervision of Dr…
Read MoreNewsletter: March 2024 Edition From the President’s Desk Hello Friends, First and foremost, I extend my heartiest congratulations to the organizing team of IAPCON 2024, for successfully organising an excellent academic extravaganza infused with the rich history of IAPC. I am delighted to share that 438 delegates participated in IAPCON 2024, which was held earlier…
Read MoreThe Joy of practicing Palliative Care – Dr Pankaj Chowdhary, Siliguri Following my house-job in Radiotherapy, I decided to pursue my professional career in Oncology. My professor immediately warned me of the paucity of work in 1986 – 87. Despite the challenges in technology (limited availability of CT scans, radiotherapy equipment and planning aids) and…
Read MoreUnveiling the layers of Inequity: Racism and Discrimination in Healthcare – Palliative Care Nurse, India Racism and discrimination in healthcare in India are complex issues which are intertwined with several factors such as caste, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, language barriers, regional disparities etc. Social hierarchy, caste, and creed, significantly affect an individual’s life and their…
Read MoreEmpowering Lives Through Education: The Role of the Academy of Palliative Medicine in India – Ms Asha Albuquerque Pai, Manipal Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives. On the International Day of Education, celebrated annually on January 24th, we reflect on the importance of knowledge in shaping a brighter future for all. It…
Read MorePalliative Care on ground, on air, and everywhere! – Mr Umesh Pandey, Siliguri The one thing that I always craved for was to be able to make people smile and make them feel special and happy. Though I am not a philanthropist, I try to fulfil my desires through my role as a Radio Jockey…
Read MoreNurturing Intrinsic Self-Worth: A Personal Reflection on Larry’s Inspiring Journey – Ms Sheena Jacob, Canada In the realm of healthcare, professionals often grapple with grief in the face of patient suffering. Palliative care workers, in particular, navigate this delicate balance of constantly confronting patient loss and contending with unprocessed grief. The toll of this on…
Read More“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…
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