IAPC 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…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 13 Lecture Date: 23rd January, 2023 Topic: Tumour Lysis Syndrome Speaker: Dr. Lekha Vijaykumar Raval Moderator: Dr. Mayur Ghoghari 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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My Experience with ‘The Platinum Rule’ – Dr. Seema Rao, Bengaluru Nina (name changed) was a feisty 68-year-old lady with metastatic leiomyosarcoma of the uterus. For 16 years, she underwent multiple surgeries followed by sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to get the disease under control. With all disease-directed therapy exhausted, Nina was advised comfort care.…
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A few reflections from my diary – Dr. Gayatri Palat, Hyderabad As the ‘International Day of Women in Multilateralism’ celebrates the role played by women in the promotion of human rights, peace and sustainable development within the multilateral system, I salute the women in the world of palliative care who are increasingly holding key decision-making…
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Let me live, before the last evening of my life… – Dr. Arkanil Gain, New Delhi People say that Human life is one of nature’s most beautiful creations. From inception, we have run through miles after miles and traverse endless dimensions of space and time, to make a mark on this earth, and, to make…
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Impact of Palliative Care on the Spirituality of the Healthcare Provider – Ms Sarada Lingaraju, Hyderabad Working in a palliative care centre or an end-of-life care centre is often viewed as a very ‘special kind of work’ by the society. Though many ‘choose’ to work in this field for ‘a career’, the community often interprets…
Read MoreIAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 12 Lecture Date: 16th January, 2023 Topic: Malignant spinal cord compression Speaker: Dr. Kesavaraj S. Moderator: Dr. Ashwin Mathur 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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