Withdrawal of Life Support Treatments: Salient Points of Supreme Court Judgment on 11th March 2026 The decision of Supreme Court on 11 March 2026 in the case of Harish Rana Vs Union of India and others allowing the withdrawal of Life Support Treatments highlight the evolving understanding of the right to life and right to…
Read MoreThe First Case of Withdrawal/Withholding of Life Support in India A First-Hand Report by Dr Savita Butola for the Advance Care Planning- India (ACP-I) Team A Peaceful Passing Finally, Mr Harish Rana passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family members, at the Palliative Care Department, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi,…
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3.5 Days, 700+ Delegates: How IAPCON 2026 Evolved into a Vibrant Knowledge Hub A Note from the Scientific Chair – Dr Praneeth Suvvari, Hyderabad Hello everyone. It has been more than a month since we wrapped up the 33rd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026) in Hyderabad but we are…
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Synergizing Expertise: Transforming Palliative Care in India Through Collaboration – Dr Arun Ghoshal (Manipal) and Ms Archana Ganesh (Bengaluru) Collaboration is the cornerstone of palliative care. In our experience, a collaboration between healthcare professionals and administrators/marketing professionals can significantly enhance the reach, accessibility, and impact of palliative care. While a doctor’s medical expertise ensures quality…
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Webinar on ‘Advance Medical Directives and withdrawal of life support treatment’, on 21st March, 2023 The webinar on ‘Advance Medical Directives and withdrawal of life support treatment’, was presented successfully on Tuesday, 21st March, 2023, between 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A record 270 healthcare professionals from India and beyond participated in the interactive webinar.…
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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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An ‘Open House Discussion with the Experts’, by Kasturba Hospital, Manipal The Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, conducted a one of a kind focused group discussion with renowned experts to simplify and clarify the nuances of the ethical, legal and moral obligations in managing patients with critical illness in a hospital setting on Friday, 4th March, 2022.…
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IAPC in association with NHM, Trains Doctors and Nurses from Jammu and Ladakh The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), in association with the National Health Mission (NHM), trained 48 Doctors and Nurses from Jammu and Ladakh in the basics of Palliative Care between Friday, 11th March, 2022, to Sunday, 13th March, 2022. The physical…
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IAPCON 2022, Jaipur: A Brief Report Over 600 of the eminent and brightest stars from the Palliative Care fraternity, both from India and beyond participated in the the 29th International Conference of Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2022), a virtual conference from Jaipur. The conference was held between Friday the 11th to Sunday the…
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Update: IAPCON 2022, Jaipur – Day 3 IAPCON 2022 concludes successfully after a fantastic 3 day Academic Fiesta! The 29th Annual International conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2022) concluded on Sunday, 13th February, 2022. Over 600 participants networked and collaborated between 10th February and 13th February, 2022, as they participated in…
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