On October 5th, Dept. of Pain and Palliative Medicine at RGCIRC, Rohini, ND, organized Hospice and Palliative care Event (HOPE- ’24).
Dr Sushma Bhatnagar, President, IAPC, delivered a powerful keynote address, illuminating the progress and current landscape of palliative care in India.
A panel discussion moderated by Dr Rajiv Chawla, shed light on the current scenario and challenges in palliative care across government, private sectors, and NGOs. The panelists, included Dr S Khanna (Dharamshila Hospital & Research Centre), Dr Bimla Sharma (SGRH, Delhi), Prof Rakesh Garg, Dr Kinshuki Jain (RGCIRC), and Mr K V Hamza (dnipcare DNipCare). Dr Bikram Jyoti, ICU incharge, RGCIRC, highlighted the futility of invasive treatments for advanced cancer, while Dr Vandana Jain (RGCIRC) brought attention to the critical role of pain management and Palliative care in gynecological cancers. Dr Kinshuki Jain introduced the concepts of palliative care and advanced care planning and directives.
The patients and delegates enriched the event by sharing their journeys and the attendees also took part in cultural activities including dance and live music.
The event witnessed active participation of over 200 delegates —members from the community, dedicated Abha workers, social workers, volunteers, patients, caregivers, nurses and doctors. Together, we emphasized that palliative care transcends treatment by offering comfort, dignity, and unwavering support to those facing non-curable diseases.