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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Scholarships available for The Cardiff University MSc in Palliative Medicine for Healthcare Professionals Applications are invited for the September 2023 batch of the Cardiff University MSc in Palliative Medicine for Healthcare Professionals. Applicants have a chance to grab the 9 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships that have been awarded for this year. These scholarships have been awarded jointly by…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 16 Lecture Date: 13th February, 2023 Topic: Physiology of dying and management of an actively dying patient Speaker: Dr. Dhanashri Kudal Moderator: Dr. Prajakta Bhagat 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: 15 Lecture Date: 6th February, 2023 Topic: Non pharmacological interventions for pain relief in cancer patients Speaker: Dr. Bhanu Pratap Maurya Moderator: Dr. Sachidanand Jee Bharati 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…
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The Supreme Court of India eases the process for Advance Medical Directives (Living Will) and withdrawal of life support treatment! A Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice K M Joseph has passed orders to making suitable amendments to the previous procedure regarding making an advance medical directive and withholding and withdrawing of…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 14 Lecture Date: 30th January, 2023 Topic: Insomnia in palliative care Speaker: Dr. Anukriti Pareek Moderator: Dr. Nipun Lamba 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 drop us…
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Newsletter: February 2023 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear Friends, I am delighted to share that the Supreme Court of India is set to ease the process for Advance Medical Directives (Living Will) and withdrawal of life support treatment for our patients. I am certain that these landmark directions from the Court will make things…
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