Celebrated at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, the occasion brought together our healthcare team to reaffirm a shared mission: making safe, effective pain relief accessible to every patient who needs it. Organised by the Department of Onco-Anaesthesia & Pain–Palliative Care, in association with the SOAPC Delhi Branch, the programme featured an insightful review of our opioid policy with pharmacists and an engaging educational session for nurses on the safe and judicious use of opioids in clinical practice.

The interactive discussions and enlightening talks by Dr. (Prof.) Sushma Bhatnagar and team reinforced the importance of knowledge, awareness, teamwork, and responsible opioid use in delivering quality palliative care. Our nurses and pharmacists are indispensable partners in this journey—ensuring that opioids are used safely, pain is managed effectively, and patients receive the dignity, comfort, and relief they deserve. Because palliative care is not just about managing illness; it is about relieving suffering, restoring comfort, and caring for people with compassion. Bringing people together. Building knowledge together.

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